What is the etymology of Lacedaemon?

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Posted in categories: Ancient Greek, Linguistics

I refer you to What is the etymology of “Laconia”? My answer there covers both Laconia and Lacedaemon. Tl;Dr: we’re not sure.

Answered 2016-12-04
[Originally posted on http://quora.com/What-is-the-etymology-of-Lacedaemon/answer/Nick-Nicholas-5]

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