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Mantra

A prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm.

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Catchword 76% connected

Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.

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Motto 76% connected

A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.

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Shibboleth 76% connected

A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, cal…

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Slogan 76% connected

The war cry, or gathering word, of a Highland clan in Scotland; hence, any rallying cry.

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