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Crescite et multiplicamini

Crescite et multiplicamini is a Latin phrase meaning "increase and multiply" in English.

The motto on the coat of arms of Maryland, from 1765.

History

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It was the motto of Maryland from as early as 1765 until 1874,[1][2] when it was replaced by another Latin motto, fatii maschi, parole femine.

References

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  1. ^ "Archives of Maryland, Volume 0426, Page 0477d - A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789 by Edward C. Papenfuse, et. al". msa.maryland.gov.
  2. ^ "Sparrow Seal, Maryland State Archives". msa.maryland.gov.


 

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