A motto or short inscription; = posy, n. 1a. Cf. reason-ring n. at compounds 2. Obsolete.
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释义 | society > communication > writing > written text > an inscription > [noun] > motto or legend (10) reasona1387 A motto or short inscription; = posy, n. 1a. Cf. reason-ring n. at compounds 2. Obsolete. wordc1390 A significant phrase or short sentence associated with a particular person, family, etc., a motto; (also) such a phrase or short sentence inscribed… posya1450 = poesy, n. 3. Now archaic or historical. poesyc1450 A motto or short inscription, usually metrical and in patterned or formal language, esp. (in later use) as inscribed on a ring; = posy, n. 1a. Now… pose?1450 = posy, n. legend?a1500 A phrase or motto inscribed on an object; an inscription. mot1575 A motto. Obsolete. motto1589 Originally: a word, sentence, or phrase attached to an impresa or emblematical design to explain or emphasize its significance. Later also: a… faburden1594 A legend, motto. device1735 A motto or legend borne with or in place of such a design. |
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