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Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from [[Latin]] muttire to mutter | Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from [[Latin]] muttire to mutter | ||
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*1: a sentence, phrase, or [[word]] inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its [[character]] or use | *1: a sentence, phrase, or [[word]] inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its [[character]] or use | ||
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A '''motto''' (Italian for [[pledge]], sentence; plural: motti) is a phrase meant to [[formally]] describe the general [[motivation]] or [[intention]] of a [[social]] [[group]] or [[organization]]. A motto may be in any [[language]], but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottos of [[governments]]. | A '''motto''' (Italian for [[pledge]], sentence; plural: motti) is a phrase meant to [[formally]] describe the general [[motivation]] or [[intention]] of a [[social]] [[group]] or [[organization]]. A motto may be in any [[language]], but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottos of [[governments]]. | ||
==Heraldry== | ==Heraldry== | ||
| − | In [ | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraldry heraldry], a motto is often depicted on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scroll scroll] in an [[achievement]] of arms, typically below the shield or else above the crest as in Scots heraldry. |
| − | In [[English]] and [ | + | In [[English]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_heraldry Scottish heraldry] mottoes are not granted with armorial bearings, and may be [[adopted]] and changed at will. Although very unusual and perhaps outside standard heraldic [[practice]], there are some examples of the particular [[appearance]] of the motto scroll and [[letters]] thereon being blazoned. |
| − | A canting motto is one that contains [[word]] play. For example, the motto of the [ | + | A canting motto is one that contains [[word]] play. For example, the motto of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_of_Onslow Earl of Onslow] is Festina lente, punningly interpreting on-slow ([[literally]] "make haste slowly"). |
| − | The motto of the County of Somerset is in [ | + | The motto of the County of Somerset is in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_language Anglo-Saxon]; that of South Cambridgeshire in the English [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fens Fens] is in Dutch. |
| − | Ships and submarines in the [ | + | Ships and submarines in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy Royal Navy] each have a badge and motto, as do units of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force Royal Air Force]. |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:24, 13 December 2020
Origin
Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter
Definitions
- 1: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
- 2: a short expression of a guiding principle
Description
A motto (Italian for pledge, sentence; plural: motti) is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottos of governments.
Heraldry
In heraldry, a motto is often depicted on a scroll in an achievement of arms, typically below the shield or else above the crest as in Scots heraldry.
In English and Scottish heraldry mottoes are not granted with armorial bearings, and may be adopted and changed at will. Although very unusual and perhaps outside standard heraldic practice, there are some examples of the particular appearance of the motto scroll and letters thereon being blazoned.
A canting motto is one that contains word play. For example, the motto of the Earl of Onslow is Festina lente, punningly interpreting on-slow (literally "make haste slowly").
The motto of the County of Somerset is in Anglo-Saxon; that of South Cambridgeshire in the English Fens is in Dutch.
Ships and submarines in the Royal Navy each have a badge and motto, as do units of the Royal Air Force.
