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mot⋅to

  [mot-oh]
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–noun, plural -toes, -tos.
1. a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
2. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
Origin:
1580–90; < It < LL muttum sound, utterance. See mot
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mot·to   (mŏt'ō)   
n.   pl. mot·toes or mot·tos

  1. A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal. See Synonyms at saying.

  2. A sentence, phrase, or word of appropriate character inscribed on or attached to an object.

  3. A maxim adopted as a guide to one's conduct.


[Italian, word, motto, probably from Vulgar Latin *mōttum, word; see mot.]
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Word Origin & History

motto 
1589, from It. motto "a saying, legend attached to a heraldic design," from L.L. muttum "grunt, word," from L. muttire "to mutter."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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