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Motto

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

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Cry 76% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

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Mantra 76% connected

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

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Watchword 76% connected

A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person w…

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Expression 76% connected

The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expr…

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Locution 76% connected

Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.

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Saying 76% connected

of Say

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Catchword 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shibboleth 92% 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…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Slogan 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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