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Definition of Motto
1. Noun. A favorite saying of a sect or political group.
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Catch Phrase, Catchphrase, Mantra, Battle Cry, Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Watchword
Derivative terms: Sloganeer
Definition of Motto
1. n. A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.
Definition of Motto
1. Noun. (heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement. ¹
2. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Motto
1. a short expression of a guiding principle [n -TOES or -TOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Motto
Literary usage of Motto
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1905)
"The Nevilles, who enjoy the Barony of Braybrooke and the Marquisate of Abergavenny,
have for motto " Ne vile velis " (Incline to nothing base). ..."
2. The Complete Works of John Lyly by John Lyly (1902)
"But tell vs motto, why art thou sad ? motto. Because al the Court is sad. Licio.
... 125 motto. Because the King hath a paine in his eares. Pet. ..."
3. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association (1896)
"THE POO LE INDEX motto. I RECEIVED the other day from Europe a question as to
the origin of the significant motto: " Qui seit ubi ¡it scientia habenti ist ..."
4. The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster (1873)
"What do you think of this for my title—American ' Notes for General Circulation;
and of this motto ? Rejected ' In "ply to n question from the Bench, ..."
5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1905)
"The Nevilles, who enjoy the Barony of Braybrooke and the Marquisate of Abergavenny,
have for motto " Ne vile velis " (Incline to nothing base). ..."
6. The Complete Works of John Lyly by John Lyly (1902)
"But tell vs motto, why art thou sad ? motto. Because al the Court is sad. Licio.
... 125 motto. Because the King hath a paine in his eares. Pet. ..."
7. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association (1896)
"THE POO LE INDEX motto. I RECEIVED the other day from Europe a question as to
the origin of the significant motto: " Qui seit ubi ¡it scientia habenti ist ..."
8. The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster (1873)
"What do you think of this for my title—American ' Notes for General Circulation;
and of this motto ? Rejected ' In "ply to n question from the Bench, ..."
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