A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.
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.
A saying inscribed on the sundial’s face to evoke deep or other thoughts
a short expression of a guiding principle or ideal of behavior; a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.
A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal. Alpha Chi Omega's open motto is: "Together, let us seek the heights."
A short word or phrase placed upon a scroll either above the crest (as is usual in Scotland) or below the shield
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
an aphorism, the interpretation of which is often obscure but may allude to a charge in the arms, to the crest or to some event in a family's history
an appropriate way to sum up the trip -- 'Challenge Yourself and Change the World' TM -- we pushed the envelope as they say, and I don't know about anyone else, but I learned that my maximum capacity is a lot greater than I ever knew
a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization
a phrase to 'live your life by' so to speak
a usual component in an achievement of arms, typically on a scroll under the shield, or else above the crest as in Scots heraldry
a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or attached to a coin, building, or other object
A saying imprinted on a coin - many of the state quarters have the state motto on them.
a phrase or slogan on a coin that is symbolic of a country's ideals.
a saying, phrase, or principle sometimes found on a coin. Example: "In God We Trust", and "E Pluribus Unum"-meaning: Out of many, are one
Be Prepared,” a maxim adopted as a guiding principle for members.
A phrase imprinted on a coin, for most U.S. coins "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
A world or phrase found on a coin, e.g "E Pluribus Unum".
A phrase or word adopted as an individual principle. It usually is particularly meaningful to the bearer.
An inscription on a coin – especially IN GOD WE TRUST. First appeared on the 1864 two-cent piece - now is required on all U.S. coinage.
a word or phrase on a coin that expresses a guiding principle
1. A maxim adopted as an expression of one's guiding principle. 2. A sentence, phrase, or word attached to or inscribed on anything as appropriate to it.
An inspirational word or phrase used on a coin. An example might be “ PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER”.
a word or phrase that expresses the guiding rules and principles of an organization
a word, sentence, or phrase inscribed on a coin to express a guiding national principle. For example, "E Pluribus Unum" inscribed on all U.S. circulating coins is Latin for "out of many, one."
Inscription reading, "In God We Trust."
phrase (often in French or Latin) found in Coat of Arms.
A word or phrase used on a coin.
The war-cry of the ancient barbarians that evolved into the inspirational sayings often inscribed around the device, onto banners, or into family crests. Mottoes were adopted purely at the pleasure of the individual, there was no prerequisite and no registering authority. Mottoes were traditionally not hereditary; each individual crafted their own.
a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use; a short expression of a guiding principle or ideal of behavior. Example: "Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints; kill nothing but time" is the motto of the Baltimore Grotto, a caving society.
The inscription on nearly all U.S. coins issued after 1865, "In God We Trust."
A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. Many countries, cities, universities, and other institutions have mottos, as do families with coats of arms.