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| banner |
a piece of cloth, usu. with a motto or emblem and mounted on a staff, representing a person, organization, or cause. [1/6 definitions] |
| battle cry |
a slogan or motto used by those engaged in a contest, campaign, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, esp. found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. [1/2 definitions] |
| e pluribus unum |
(Latin) from the many, one; used as the motto of the United States and printed on its currency. |
| nemo me impune lacessit |
(Latin) no one attacks me with impunity (motto of Scotland). |
| semper fidelis |
(Latin) always faithful (used as the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps). |
| semper paratus |
(Latin) always prepared (used as the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard). |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| Spar |
a female member of the U.S. Coast Guard (acronym for "semper paratus", the Guard's motto). |
| watchword |
a word or phrase summarizing a principle or belief, esp. of a group or party; motto; slogan. [1/2 definitions] |
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