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Definitions for: Motto
[n] a favorite saying of a sect or political group
Webster (1913) Definition: Mot"to, n.; pl. Mottoes. [It. motto a word, a saying,
L. muttum a mutter, a grunt, cf. muttire, mutire, to mutter,
mumble; prob. of imitative origin. Cf. Mot a word.]
1. (Her.) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an
heraldic achievment.
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.
Synonyms: catchword, shibboleth, slogan
See Also: battle cry, catch phrase, catchphrase, cry, expression, locution, rallying cry, saying, war cry
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