Definitions
a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual
Word origin
Borrowed from Italian motto (“a word, a saying”), from Latin muttum (“a mutter, a grunt”), late 16th c. Doublet of mot.
Used in a sentence
“You have to be in it to win it — that's my motto.”
“‘Gentlemen, I can tell you what the new queen will take as her motto. It is Bound to Obey and Serve.’”
“It was the motto of a bishop eminent for his piety and good works, ... Serve God, and be cheerful.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Guiding saying”5 letters
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