Crescite et multiplicamini

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