Crescite et multiplicamini

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The motto on the former coat of arms of Maryland, from 1765.
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The motto on the former state seal of Maryland used from 1854 to 1874.

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

History

Derived from the Bible's Genesis 1:28, it was the motto of Maryland from as early as 1765 until 1874, [1] [2] when it was replaced by the Italian motto, fatti maschii, parole femine .

References

  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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