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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laconik(e, a. [e.m.E. laconick (1583), F. laconique.] Laconic, brief; also, as n., a brief writing. —1589 James VI in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. Ser. III. 28.
To excuis me for this my laconike writting I ame in suche haist 1600-1610 Melvill 662.
The King had red his answer, and wischit him to be moir laconike 1651 Blairs P. 138.
To your laconik I returne not long, yet direct ansuer
