[Spar.tan] n (15c) 1: a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
2: a person of great courage and self-discipline -- Spar.tan.ism n
[2]Spartan adj (1582) 1: of or relating to Sparta in ancient Greece
2. a often not cap: marked by strict self-discipline or self-denial "a ~ athlete" b often not cap: marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort "a ~ room" c: laconic d: undaunted by pain or danger -- Spar.tan.ly adv