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Italian motto (a word, a saying), Latin muttum (a mutter, a grunt).

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[edit] Noun

Singular
motto

Plural
mottos or mottoes

motto (plural mottos or mottoes)

  1. (heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
  2. 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.

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[edit] Noun

motto

  1. A sentence or a phrase with guiding principle.

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[edit] Adverb

motto (hiragana もっと)

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