01 n. A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.
pl.
Mottoes ((#))
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1.
A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.(Her.)
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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.