motto
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[edit] English
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[edit] Etymology
Italian motto (a word, a saying), Latin muttum (a mutter, a grunt).
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɒtəʊ
[edit] Noun
motto (plural mottos or mottoes)
- (heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
- A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
- "It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works, ... Serve God, and be cheerful." -Addison.
[edit] Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:saying
[edit] Translations
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
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suggestive sentence, phrase or word
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[edit] Czech
[edit] Alternative spellings
- moto n. (less common)
[edit] Noun
motto n.
[edit] Declension
declension of motto
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | motto | motta |
| genitive | motta | mott |
| dative | mottu | mottům |
| accusative | motto | motta |
| vocative | motto! | motta! |
| locative | mottu | mottech |
| instrumental | mottem | motty |
[edit] See also
- krédo n.
[edit] Finnish
[edit] Noun
motto
- A motto (sentence or a phrase with guiding principle).
- (heraldry) A motto.
[edit] Declension
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Declension of motto (type valo)
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[edit] Synonyms
- tunnuslause
- vaalilause (in heraldry sense)
[edit] Italian
[edit] Noun
motto m. (plural motti)
[edit] Japanese
[edit] Adverb
motto (hiragana もっと)