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Mottoes used by the Holt Family
The Motto
It is not known the true origin of mottoes. The words of the motto
are usually emblazoned on an open scroll at the base of the heraldric shield.
The words may be in latin, french, german or english and often refer to a
dramatic life event of the family and of scriptural or proverbial nature.
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DUM SPIRO SPERO
While I breath I hope
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QUOD VULT, VALDE VULT
What he wishes, he wishes fervently
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VINCERE EST VIVERE
To conquer is to live
Holt of Cheetham, Bts, Smyth 143 Sq. RAF
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CERTUM PETE FINEM
Aim at a sure end
Holt of Liverpool
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EXALTAVIT HUMILES
He hath exalted the humble
Holte of Erdington
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UT SANEM VULNERO
I wound to heal
Crest: A spearhead. This motto probably alludes to the spear of Achilles, which had the power of curing as well as of inflicting wounds.
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CHE SARA SARA
What will be will be
Sir John Holt of Gristlehurst
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