| Name |
Motto |
Translation |
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| Sacheverell |
En bon foy |
In good faith |
| Sackvile |
Aut nunquam tentes aut perfice |
Either never attempt or accomplish |
| Sadler |
Fide et amore |
By fidelity and love |
| Sadler |
Virtus mille scuta |
Virtue equals a thousand shields |
| Sadlier |
Servire Deo sapere |
To serve God is to be wise |
| Sage |
Industria et spe |
By industry and hope |
| Sage |
Non sibi |
Not for himself |
| Sainthill |
Deeds not words |
Deeds not words |
| Salisbury` |
Sero sed serie |
Late but in earnest |
| Salmond |
Optima sapientia probitas |
Probity is the best wisdom |
| Salmons |
Deo adjuvante |
God aiding |
| Salt |
Quid non Deo juvante |
What (can we) not (do) with God’s aid |
| Salter |
Saturet quies |
Let rest suffice |
| Saltmarshe |
Ad astra virtus |
Virtue rises to the stars |
| Saltoun |
In God is all |
In God is all |
| Salusbury |
Satis est prostrasse leoni |
It is enough to a lion to have laid low |
| Salvin |
Je ne change qu’en mourant |
I change but in death |
| Salwey |
Fiat voluntas Dei |
The will of God be done |
| Sampson |
En Dieu ma foy |
My faith is in God |
| Sampson |
Pejus letho flagitium |
Disgrace is worse than death |
| Samson |
If God will |
If God will |
| Samwell |
Christus sit regula vitœ |
Let Christ be the rule of life |
| Sanby |
Fortune le veut |
Fortune so wills it |
| Sanderlands |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Sanderman |
Stat veritas |
Truth endures |
| Sanders |
Nil conscire sibi nulli pallescere cuplœ |
To be conscious of (no guilt) to oneself, to grow pale for no crime |
| Sanders |
Solem ferre possum |
I can bear the sun |
| Sanderson |
Clarior ex obscuro |
Brighter from obscurity |
| Sanderson |
Libertas et natale solum |
Liberty and my native soil |
| Sanderson |
Opera mundi |
The works of the world |
| Sanderson |
Sans crainte |
Without fear |
| Sandes |
Virtus fortunœ victrix |
Virtue conquers fortune |
| Sandford |
Cor unun,via una |
One heart, one way |
| Sandford |
Nec sperno, nec timeo |
I neither despise nor fear |
| Sandilands |
Justi ut sidera fulgent |
The righteous shine as the stars |
| Sandwich |
Post tot naufragia portum |
After so many shipwrecks a haven |
| Sanford |
Fuimus |
We have been |
| Sanilands |
Victoria non prœda |
Victory, not booty |
| Sankey |
Sancta clavis cœli fides |
The sacred key of heaven is faith |
| Saul |
Fideli certe merces |
To the faithful man there is assuredly a reward |
| Saule |
Fideli certe merces |
To the faithful man there is assuredly a reward |
| Saunders |
Genitum se credere mundo |
To believe oneself born for the world |
| Saunders |
Invidere sperno |
I scorn to envy |
| Saunders |
Spes mea in Deo |
My hope is in God |
| Saunderson |
Je suis veillant à plaire |
I am watchful to please |
| Saunderson |
Sans Dieu rien |
Without God nothing |
| Sautry |
Legi regi fidelis |
Faithful to the king and law |
| Savage |
A te pro te |
From three, for three |
| Savage |
Fortis atque fidelis |
Brave and faithful |
| Savage |
Non ignarus mali miseris succurrere disco |
Not acquainted with misfortune, I learn to succour the wretched |
| Savary |
Nocentes prosequor |
I prosecute the bad |
| Savery |
Aut vita libera, aut mors gloriosa |
Either a life or freedom, or a death of glory |
| Savile |
Be fast |
Be fast |
| Saville-Onley |
Alteri, si tibi |
To another, if to myself |
| Sawers |
Virtute non verbis |
By valour not by boasting |
| Sawrey |
Dictis factisque simplex |
Simple in words and deeds |
| Sawyer |
Cherche et tu trouveras |
Seek and thou shalt find |
| Saxby |
Sit saxum firmum |
Let the stone be firm |
| Say |
Fare et age |
Say and do |
| Say |
Fortem posce animum |
Wish for a strong mind |
| Scaife |
Spes alit |
Hope nourishes |
| Scales |
Paulatim |
By little and little |
| Scarborough |
Murus œneus, conscientia sana |
A sound conscience is a wall of brass |
| Scarsdale |
Recte et suaviter |
Justly and mildly |
| Scarth |
Volando retilia sperno |
Flying myself I despise creeping things |
| Scepter |
Fac et spera |
Do and hope |
| Scholefield |
Spectemur agendo |
Let us be viewed by our actions |
| Scobell |
In Deo salutem |
Salvation in God |
| Scopholine |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Scot |
Amo, inspicio |
I love him, I gaze upon him |
| Scot |
Ardenter amo |
I love fervently |
| Scot |
Do well and let them say |
Do well and let them say |
| Scot |
Fidelitas |
Fidelity |
| Scot |
Fortis et placabilis |
Brave and placable |
| Scot |
I am ready |
I am ready |
| Scot |
Lucet |
It shines |
| Scot |
Nescit amor fines |
Love knows no end |
| Scot |
Pacem amo |
I love peace |
| Scot |
Potior origine virtus |
Virtue is better than lineage |
| Scot |
Sperandum |
To be hoped for |
| Scott |
Amo |
I love |
| Scott |
Amore patriœ |
By patriotism |
| Scott |
Aut tace aut face |
Either be silent or act |
| Scott |
Do well and let them say |
Do well and let them say |
| Scott |
Donec rursus impleat orbem |
Until it again fill its orb |
| Scott |
Fear to transgress |
Fear to transgress |
| Scott |
Fidelitas |
Fidelity |
| Scott |
Free |
Free |
| Scott |
In recto decus |
Honour in acting right |
| Scott |
In tenebris lux |
Light in darkness |
| Scott |
In the defence of the distressed |
In the defence of the distressed |
| Scott |
Me fortem reddit Deus |
God makes me strong |
| Scott |
Mihi lucra |
My gains |
| Scott |
Nemo sibi nascitur |
No one is born for himself alone |
| Scott |
Non invita Minerva |
Not against the bent of your genius |
| Scott |
Nunquam libertas gratior |
Never was liberty more agreeable |
| Scott |
Pacem amo |
I love peace |
| Scott |
Paterno robore tutus |
Safe in my ancestral strength |
| Scott |
Potior origine virtus |
Virtue is better than lineage |
| Scott |
Pro patria |
For my country |
| Scott |
Ready, aye, ready |
Ready, aye, ready |
| Scott |
Recte faciendo neminem timeas |
In acting justly fear no one |
| Scott |
Regi patriœque fidelis |
Faithful to my king and country |
| Scott |
Reparabit cornua Phœbe |
The moon will replenish her horns |
| Scott |
Spe verus |
True in hope |
| Scott |
Spe vires augentur |
Our strength is increased by hope |
| Scott |
Sursum |
Upwards |
| Scott |
Tace aut fac |
Say nothing or do |
| Scott |
Tenebris lux |
Light in darkness |
| Scott |
Trusty and true |
Trusty and true |
| Scott |
Vive la plume |
Live the pen |
| Scott |
Watch weel |
Watch weel |
| Scott |
Watch wiel |
Watch wiel |
| Scott-Ker |
Regulier et vigoreux |
Regular and strong |
| Scougal |
Tandem implebitur |
It will be full at last |
| Scougall |
Hâc ornant |
With this they adorn |
| Scrimgeour |
Deo, patriœ, amicis |
To God, my country, and my friends |
| Scrimgeour |
Dissipatœ |
Dispersed |
| Scrogie |
Ero quod eram |
I will again be what I was |
| Scrope |
Devant si je puis |
Foremost if I can |
| Scrope |
En espoir je vive attendant grace |
I live in hope awaiting grace |
| Scrope |
Non hœc sed me |
Not these things, but me |
| Scrymgeous |
Dissipatœ |
Dispersed |
| Scudamore |
Scuto amoris Divini |
By the shield of God’s love |
| Scudmore |
A Deo et rege |
From God and the king |
| Scurfield |
Vidi, vici |
I saw, I conquered |
| Seabright |
Servare mentem |
To preserve the mind |
| Seafield |
Stand fast |
Stand fast |
| Seaford |
Non quo, sed quo modo |
Not for whom, but in what manner |
| Sealy |
Concipe spes certas |
Conceive sure hopes |
| Seaman |
Nautis stella refulsit |
The star has shone on sailors, i.e. seamen |
| Searle |
Est Deo gratia |
Thanks are to God |
| Seaton |
Dieu defend le droit |
God defends the right |
| Seaton |
Sperat infestis |
He hopes in adversity |
| Seaver |
Sume superbiam quœsitam mentis |
Assume the pride of mind which you have acquired |
| Sebag |
Deo et labore |
By God and by labour |
| Sefton |
Vivere sat vincere |
To conquer is to live enough |
| Segrave |
Dieu avec nous |
God with us |
| Selby |
Semper sapit suprema |
He is always wise about (or has a taste for) the highest (i.e. heavenly) matters |
| Sele |
Fortem posce animum |
Wish for a strong mind |
| Selkirk |
Firmior quo paratior |
The more prepared, the stronger |
| Selkirk |
Jamais arrière |
Never behind |
| Selon |
Luceo boreale |
I shine at the north |
| Selsey |
Memor et fidelis |
Mindful and faithful |
| Sempill |
Keep tryste |
Keep tryste |
| Semple |
Diligentia et vigiilantia |
Diligence and watchfulness |
| Semple |
Keep tryste |
Keep tryste |
| Senhouse |
Deo gratias |
Thanks to God |
| Senhouse |
Vœ victis |
Woe to the conquered |
| Senior |
Medio tutissimus ibis |
The middle path is safest |
| Seras |
Volando retilia sperno |
Flying myself I despise creeping things |
| Seton |
Forward ours |
Forward ours |
| Seton |
Hazard warily |
Hazard warily |
| Seton |
Hazard, zet forward |
Hazard, zet forward |
| Seton |
Inclytus perditœ recuperator coronœ |
The famous recoverer of a lost crown |
| Seton |
Intaminatis fulget honoribus |
He shines with unstained honours |
| Seton |
Invia virtuti via nulla |
No road is inaccessible to virtue |
| Seton |
Merces hœc certa laborum |
This is the sure reward of industry |
| Seton |
Semper |
Always |
| Seton |
Set on |
Set on |
| Seton |
Sustento sanguine signa |
I support the standard with my blood |
| Seton |
Virtus durat avorum |
The virtue of my ancestors remains |
| Seton Vicount Kingstoun |
Havet et suam |
He hath also his own |
| Severne |
Virtus prœstantior auro |
Virtue is more excellent than gold |
| Severne |
Virtus secura sequitur |
Virtue follows safety |
| Seymour |
A l’amy fidele pour jamais |
Faithful for ever to my friend |
| Seymour |
Foy pour devoir |
Faith for duty |
| Seys |
Crescit sub pondere virtus |
Virtue thrives beneath oppression |
| Shadforth |
Fugit irrevocabile tempus |
Irrevocable time flies |
| Shadwell |
Loyal à la mort |
Loyal to death |
| Shaftesbury |
Love, serve |
Love, serve |
| Shakerly |
Antiquum obtinens |
Possessing our ancient honour |
| Shand |
Virtute duce |
With virtue for guide |
| Shand |
Virtute duce, comite fortunâ |
With valour my leader and good fortune my companion |
| Shank |
Spero |
I hope |
| Shanke |
Spero |
I hope |
| Shannon |
Spectemur agendo |
Let us be viewed by our actions |
| Shannon |
Virtute duce |
With virtue for guide |
| Shannon |
Vivit post funera virtus |
Virtue lives after death |
| Sharp |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Sharpe |
Pro mitra coronam |
A crown for a mitre |
| Sharpe |
Tela spoliis data |
Weapons given by spoils |
| Shatt |
Deo juvante |
By God’s assistance |
| Shaw |
Au fait |
In fact |
| Shaw |
Aut mors aut vita decora |
Either death or honourable life |
| Shaw |
I mean well |
I mean well |
| Shaw |
Lœtitia et spe immortalitatis |
With joy and hope of immortality |
| Shaw |
Mens immota |
A constant mind |
| Shaw |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Shaw |
Teipsum nosce |
Know thyself |
| Shaw |
Vincit qui patitur |
He conquers who endures |
| Sheath |
Leniter sustineo |
I support gently |
| Sheddon |
Fidem meam observabo |
I will keep my faith |
| Sheddon |
Fidem meam serabo |
I will keep my faith |
| Shee |
Cruce salus |
Through the cross salvation |
| Shee |
Vincit veritas |
Truth conquers |
| Sheffield |
Comiter sed fortiter |
Courteously but firmly |
| Sheffield |
Prest |
Ready |
| Sheffield |
Quem te Dues esse jussit |
What God commands thee to be |
| Sheldon |
Optimum pati |
It is best to suffer |
| Shelton |
Fier et fort |
Proud and strong |
| Shepherd |
Feed ye my sheep |
Feed ye my sheep |
| Shepherd |
Fidelis |
Faithful |
| Shepperd |
Ama gregem |
Love the flock |
| Sherard |
Le roy et l’estat |
The king and the state |
| Sherborne |
Servabo fidem |
I will keep the faith |
| Sherbrooke |
Vi si non consilio |
By force, if not by reason |
| Sheriff |
Esse quam videri |
To be rather than seem to be |
| Sherrard |
Hostis honori invidia |
Envy is an enemy to honour |
| Shevill |
Mon priviliege et mon devoir |
My privilege and my duty |
| Shiels |
Be traist |
Be faithful |
| Shipley |
Nec pacida contenta quiete est |
Nor is content with quiet repose |
| Shippard |
Nec timeo, nec sperno |
I neither fear nor despise |
| Shippersdon |
Nubem eripiam |
I will dispel the cloud |
| Shirley |
Abstinete, sustinete |
Forbear, bear |
| Shirley |
Honor virtutis prœmium |
Honour is the reward of virtue, or valour |
| Shirley |
Loyal suis je |
Loyal am I |
| Shivez |
Virtute non vi |
By virtue not by force |
| Shore |
Non dormit qui custodit |
The sentinel sleeps not |
| Short |
Spes in extremum |
Hope to the last |
| Shrewsbury |
Prest d’ accomplier |
Ready to accomplish |
| Shrubb |
Sub cruce semper viridus |
Always vigorous under the cross |
| Shuckburgh |
Hœc manus ob patriam |
This hand for my country |
| Shuckburgh |
Vigilate et orate |
Watch and pray |
| Shuldham |
Post nubila Phœbus |
After clouds sunshine |
| Shuttleworth |
Æquanimiter |
With equanimity |
| Shuttleworth |
Utile dulci |
The useful with the agreeable |
| Sibbald |
Justitia |
Justice |
| Sibbald |
Me certum mors certa facit |
Certain death makes me resolute |
| Sibbald |
Ora et labora |
Pray and labour |
| Sibbald |
Sae bauld |
So bold |
| Sibthorp |
Nil conscire sibi |
To have a conscience free from guilt. To be conscious of nothing of one’self, i.e. against one’s self |
| Sicilies |
In sanguine fœdus |
A covenant by blood |
| Sicklemore |
Par pari |
Equal to my equal |
| Siddell |
Unus et idem |
One and the same |
| Siddon |
Non sino, sed dono |
I do not permit, but I give |
| Siddons |
Thus thou must do if thou have it |
Thus thou must do if thou have it |
| Sideserf |
Industria ditat |
Industry enriches |
| Sideserf |
Semper virtute vivo |
I always live by virtue |
| Sideserf |
Virtute promoveo |
I advance by virtue |
| Sidmouth |
Libertas sub rege pio |
Liberty under a pious king |
| Sier |
Virtus in actione consistit |
Virtue consists in action |
| Silence |
Securitas regni |
The security of the kingdom |
| Sillifant |
Mens conscia recti |
A mind conscious of rectitude |
| Silver |
Nil desperandum |
Never despair |
| Simeon |
Nec sperno, nec timeo |
I neither despise nor fear |
| Simeon |
Serviendo |
By serving |
| Simmons |
In recto decus |
Honour in acting right |
| Simon |
God giveth the victory |
God giveth the victory |
| Simpson |
Alis nutrior |
I am fed by my wings |
| Simpson |
Je suis prêt |
I am ready |
| Simpson |
Nil desperandum |
Never despair |
| Simpson |
Nunquam obliviscar |
I shall never forget |
| Simpson |
Perseveranti dabitur |
It will be given to the persevering |
| Simpson |
Tandem implebitur |
It will be full at last |
| Sims |
Ferio, tego |
I strike, I defend |
| Sinclair |
Aime le meilleur |
Love the best |
| Sinclair |
Aspera virtus |
Virtue is difficult |
| Sinclair |
Candide, sed caute |
Candidly, but cautiously |
| Sinclair |
Commit thy work to God |
Commit thy work to God |
| Sinclair |
Credo |
I believe |
| Sinclair |
Cruce delector |
I delight in the cross |
| Sinclair |
Crux dat salutem |
The cross gives salvation |
| Sinclair |
Detur forti palma |
Let the palm be given to the brave |
| Sinclair |
Fear God and live |
Fear God and live |
| Sinclair |
Fight |
Fight |
| Sinclair |
Me vincit, ego mereo |
He hath conquered me I am the gainer |
| Sinclair |
Per ardua virtus |
Virtue through difficulties |
| Sinclair |
Sic parvis magna |
Thus I proceed more honourably |
| Sinclair |
Te duce gloriamur |
We glory under thy guidance |
| Sinclair |
Via crucis via lucis |
The way of the cross is the way of life |
| Sinclair |
Vincula temno |
I despise bonds |
| Singleton |
Bona fide sine fraude |
In good faith without fraud |
| Singleton |
Mutare sperno |
I scorn to change |
| Sir Charles Young |
Nullius in verba |
At the dictation of no man |
| Sir F. Bryan |
Je tans grace |
I have mercy |
| Sir Geo.N.Bart |
Sœvumque tridentem servamus |
We retain the stern trident |
| Sir Griffith |
Pullis corvorum invorantibus eum |
When the young, ones of the crows call upon him |
| Sir Harris |
Patria cara, carior fides |
My country is dear, my faith dearer |
| Sir Henry Wyat |
Oblier ne puis |
I cannot forget |
| Sir John Dick |
Turris prudentia custos |
Prudence is the safeguard of the tower |
| Sir Jos. Paxton |
Nemo solus sapit |
No one is wise by himself |
| Sir Wm. Herne |
Leges juraque serva |
Observe the laws and ordinances |
| Sirr |
Lyrœ nervos optavi |
I fitted, or tuned, the strings of my lyre, i.e. harp ; in allusion to the harp in the arms |
| Sirr |
Nautœ fida |
Faithful to the sailor |
| Sison |
Hope for the best |
Hope for the best |
| Sison |
Regi regnoque fidelis |
Faithful to king and kingdom |
| Sisson |
Hope for the best |
Hope for the best |
| Sitlington |
Have mercy on us, good Lord! |
Have mercy on us, good Lord! |
| Skeen |
Assiduitate |
By assiduity |
| Skeen |
Gratis a Deo data |
Given freely by God |
| Skeen |
Sors mihi grata cadit |
A pleasant lot devolves to me |
| Skeen |
Sub montibus altis |
Under high mountains |
| Skeen |
The same |
The same |
| Skeene |
Gratis a Deo data |
Given freely by God |
| Skelmersdale |
In portu quies |
There is rest in port |
| Skene |
Virtutis regia merces |
Royal is the reward of virtue |
| Skerrett |
Primus ultimusque in acie |
First and last in battle |
| Skerrin |
Soyez ferme |
Be firm |
| Skiffington |
Per angusta ad augusta |
Through difficulties to honours |
| Skiffington |
Renascentur |
They will rise again |
| Skinner |
Nunquam non paratus |
Never unprepared |
| Skipwith |
Sans Dieu, le ne puis |
Without God I cannot do it |
| Skipworth |
Sans Dieu, le ne puis |
Without God I cannot do it |
| Skirvin |
Fit inde firmior |
Hence it is made stronger |
| Skrine |
Tutamen |
A defence |
| Skynner |
Sanguis et vulnera |
Blood and wounds |
| Slade |
Fidus et audax |
Faithful and bold |
| Sladen |
Deo duce, fortunâ comitante |
With God as my guide , good fortune as companion |
| Sladen |
Vive ut vivas |
Live that you may live |
| Slaney |
Deo duce, comite industria |
God being my guide, Industry my companion |
| Slator |
Garde la loi |
Keep the law |
| Slatter |
Crescit sub pondere virtus |
Virtue thrives beneath oppression |
| Sleigh |
Unalterable |
Unalterable |
| Sligo |
Suivez raison |
Follow reason |
| Slingsby |
Veritas liberavit |
Truth has freed me |
| Sloper |
In pace ut sapiens |
In peace as a wise man |
| Sloper |
Pacis |
Of peace |
| Small |
Ratione, non irâ |
By reason, not by rage |
| Smallman |
My word is my bond |
My word is my bond |
| Smart |
Ette weel |
Aim well |
| Smart |
Vi et virtute |
By strength and valour |
| Smeaton |
Semper vigilans |
Always watchful |
| Smedley |
Incoctum pectus honesto |
A bosom deeply imbued with honour |
| Smellet |
Viresco |
I flourish |
| Smellie |
Industria, virtus, et fortitudo |
Industry, valour, and fortitude |
| Smerdon |
Vincit qui patitur |
He conquers who endures |
| Smijth |
Qua pote lucet |
He shines whenever possible |
| Smit |
Delectat amor patriœ |
The love of country delights |
| Smith |
Benigno Numine |
By benign providence |
| Smith |
Canada |
Canada |
| Smith |
Cum plena magis |
Rather when she is full |
| Smith |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Smith |
En Dieu est mon espoir |
In God is my hope |
| Smith |
Ex usu commodm |
Advantage from its use |
| Smith |
Floret qui vigilat |
He is prosperous who is vigilant |
| Smith |
Hold fast |
Hold fast |
| Smith |
Hneste, fortiter |
Honourably and bravely |
| Smith |
In medio tutissimus |
In the middle path safest |
| Smith |
In seipso totus teres |
Fully furnished in himself |
| Smith |
Luceo non uro |
I shine, but do not burn |
| Smith |
Macte |
Go forward |
| Smith |
Marte et ingenio |
By war and wit |
| Smith |
Maturé |
In good time |
| Smith |
Mea spes est in Deo |
My hope is in God |
| Smith |
Mors in vita |
Death in life |
| Smith |
Nec deficit |
Nor is another wanting |
| Smith |
Non deficit alter |
Another is not wanting |
| Smith |
Non in vita |
Not in life |
| Smith |
Non invita |
Not by constraint |
| Smith |
Rapit ense triumphos |
He gains victories by the sword |
| Smith |
Semper fidelis |
Always faithful |
| Smith |
Sine sanguine victor |
A bloodless conqueror |
| Smith |
Smite on, quoth Smith |
Smite on, quoth Smith |
| Smith |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Smith |
Suaviter, fortiter |
Gently, boldly |
| Smith |
Tenax et fide |
Persevering and with faith |
| Smith |
Tenax et fidelis |
Persevering and faithful |
| Smith |
Tenax in fide |
Steadfast in faith |
| Smith |
Vigilans |
Watchful |
| Smith |
Dominus salus mea |
The Lord is my safety |
| Smithson |
Justi germinabunt |
The just shall shoot forth |
| Smollet |
Revertite |
Return ye |
| Smyth |
Cornu exaltabitur honore |
The horn shall be exalted in honour |
| Smyth |
Exaltabit honore |
It will exalt with honour |
| Smyth |
Mediis tranquillus in undis |
Tranquil in the midst of waters |
| Smyth |
Miseris succurrere |
To help the miserable |
| Smyth |
Qui capit capitur |
He who takes is taken |
| Smyth |
Toujours pret, or prest |
Always ready |
| Smyth |
Vincere est vivere |
To conquer is to live |
| Smythe |
Persevere |
Persevere |
| Smythe |
Regi semper fidelis |
Ever faithful to the king |
| Snell |
Pro aris et focis |
For our altars and our homes |
| Sneyd |
Nec opprimiere, nec opprimi |
Neither to oppress nor be oppressed |
| Solosborough |
Honore et amore |
With honour and love |
| Soltau |
Miseris succurrere disco |
I learn to succour the unfortunate |
| Somaster |
Quasi summus magister |
As though the highest master |
| Somerset |
Cadenti porrigo dextram |
I extend my right hand to the falling |
| Somerset |
Foy pour devoir |
Faith for duty |
| Somerset |
Mutare vel timere sperno |
I scorn to change or to fear |
| Somervil |
Donec rursus impleat orbem |
Until it again fill its orb |
| Somerville |
Audacem juvant fata |
The fates assist the bold |
| Somerville |
Fear God in life |
Fear God in life |
| Sommerville |
Donec rursus impleat orbem |
Until it again fill its orb |
| Sondes |
Esto quod esse videris |
Be what you seem to be |
| South Wales |
Pullis corvorum invorantibus eum |
When the young, ones of the crows call upon him |
| Southampton |
Et decus et pretium recti |
Both the honour and the reward of rectitude |
| Southby |
Libertas pretiosior auro |
Liberty is more precious than gold |
| Southby |
Virtute non sanguine |
By virtue not by blood |
| Southwell |
Nec male notus eques |
A knight not badly known |
| Spalding |
Hinc mihi salus |
Hence comes salvation to me |
| Spange |
Fata viam invenient |
The fates will find a way |
| Sparkes |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Sparling |
Virtutis honor prœmium |
Honour is the prize of valour |
| Sparrow |
Honestas optima politia |
Honesty is the best policy |
| Sparrow |
In Deo solo salus est |
Salvation is in God alone |
| Sparrow |
Spero |
I hope |
| Spearman |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Spedding |
Utile dulci |
The useful with the agreeable |
| Speid |
Auspice Deo |
Under God’s direction |
| Speid |
Speed well |
Speed well |
| Speir |
Fortune le veut |
Fortune so wills it |
| Spence |
Bold |
Bold |
| Spence |
Constantia et diligentia |
By perseverance and diligence |
| Spence |
Do good |
Do good |
| Spence |
Felix qui pacificus |
He is happy who is peaceful |
| Spence |
Si Deus quis contra? |
If God be with us who can be against us? |
| Spence |
Virtus acquirit honorem |
Virtue gains honour |
| Spence |
Virtute acquiritur honos |
Honour is acquired by virtue |
| Spence |
Visa per invisa firma |
Things seen are established by things unseen |
| Spencer |
Dieu defend le droit |
God defends the right |
| Spens |
Si Deus quis contra? |
If God be with us who can be against us? |
| Spense |
Courage à l’Ecosse |
Courage à l’Ecosse |
| Sperling |
Sapiens qui assiduus |
He is wise who is industrious |
| Spiers |
Advance |
Advance |
| Spiers |
Salvet me Deus |
May God help me! |
| Spittal |
Suum cuique |
To every man his own |
| Splatt |
Pro patria sanguis |
My blood for my country |
| Spode |
Sub tutela Domini |
Under the protection of God |
| Spoight |
Vi et virtute |
By strength and valour |
| Spoor |
Semper constans et fidelis |
Ever constant and faithful |
| Spottiswood |
Patior ut potior |
I endure as I enjoy |
| Spottiswood |
Utrius auctus auxilio |
Increasing by help of both |
| Sprewell |
Manet in œternum |
It endureth for ever |
| Spring |
Non mihi, sed Deo et regi |
Not for myself, but for my country |
| Spring |
Pure de fonte |
From a clear spring |
| Springe |
Non mihi, sed Deo et regi |
Not for myself, but for my country |
| Spry |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Spry |
Soyez sage et simple |
Be wise and simple |
| Spurdens |
Denuo fortasse lucescat |
Perchance it may become clear again |
| Spurgeon |
Non civium ardor |
Not the ardour of the citizens |
| Spurrier |
Adde calcar |
Apply the spur |
| Squarey |
Pro cruce audax |
Bold for the cross |
| Squire |
Tiens firme |
Hold firm |
| St Albans |
Auspicium melioris œvi |
A pledge of better times |
| St. Albyn |
Deus meus dux meus |
My God is my guide |
| St. Clair |
Fight |
Fight |
| St. Clair |
Renasce piu gloriosa |
It is born again more glorious |
| St. George |
Firmitas in cœlo |
Stability in heaven |
| St. George |
Firmitas in cœlo, stabilitas in terra |
Firmness in heaven, stability on earth |
| St. Germains |
Occurent nubes |
Clouds will intervene |
| St. Helens |
Intaminatis honoribus |
With unstained honours |
| St. Hill |
Tout fin fait |
Every thing comes to an end |
| St. John |
Nec quœrere, nec spernere honorem |
Neither to seek nor to despise honour |
| St. Leger |
Haut et bon |
High and good |
| St. Leonards |
Labore vinces |
You will overcome by toil |
| St. Mary The Glorious |
In hoc signo vincam |
Under this sign I shall conquer |
| St. Paul |
Esse quam videri |
To be rather than seem to be |
| St. Vincent |
Rumor acerbe, tace |
Cruel rumour, be still |
| St. Vincent |
Thus |
Thus |
| St.Ferdinand |
Pro fide et merito |
For fidelity and merit |
| St.Germains |
Prœcedentibus insta |
Press hard upon those who go before you |
| St.John |
Data fata secutus |
Following my destiny |
| St.Lawrence |
Que pensez |
What think ye? |
| Stackpole |
Pro Deo et pro patriâ |
For God and my Country |
| Stacpole |
I die for those I love |
I die for those I love |
| Stafford |
The strongest arm uppermost |
The strongest arm uppermost |
| Stafford |
Virtus basis vitœ |
Virtue is the basis of life |
| Stahlschmidt |
Deo inspirante, rege favente |
By the inspiration of God and the king’s favour |
| Stainforth |
Non deficit alter |
Another is not wanting |
| Stair |
Firm |
Firm |
| Stalying |
Gaudere et epulari oportet |
It is fitting to rejoice and feast |
| Stamer |
Jubilee |
Jubilee |
| Stamer |
Virtute et valore |
By virtue and valour |
| Stamford |
A ma puissance |
According to my power |
| Standish |
Constant en tout |
Constant in everything |
| Standish |
Sola nobilitas virtus |
Virtue is the only nobility |
| Stanfield |
Nosce teipsum |
Know thyself |
| Stanhope |
A Deo et rege |
From God and the king |
| Stanhope |
Exitus acta probat |
The results tests the act, or the end proves the deed |
| Stanhope |
In hoc signo vinces |
Under this sign thou shalt conquer |
| Stanhope |
Laudo manentem |
I praise him that waits |
| Stanley |
Sans changer |
Without changing |
| Stannus |
Et vi et virtute |
Both by strength and virtue |
| Stansfield |
Love and loyalty |
Love and loyalty |
| Stansfield |
Virtus post funera vivit |
Virtue lives after the tomb |
| Stanton |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Staples |
Teneo |
I retain |
| Stapleton |
Fide, sed cui vide |
Trust, but in whom take care |
| Stapleton |
Ne vile fano |
Bring nothing base to the temple |
| Stapleton |
Pro Magna Charta |
For magna Charta |
| Stark |
Fortiorum fortia facta |
The brave deeds of brave men |
| Starke |
Pelasgi |
The Pelasgi |
| Starkey |
Homo proponit, Deus disponit |
Man proposes, God disposes |
| Starky |
Famœ venientis amore |
With the love of future fame |
| Starr |
Vive en espoir |
Live in hope |
| Staunton |
En Dieu est ma foy |
In God is my faith |
| Staunton |
En Dieu ma foy |
My faith is in God |
| Staunton |
Moderate durant |
Moderate things are lasting |
| Staurt |
Virtus prœ nummis |
Virtue is preferable to money |
| Stawell |
En parole je vis |
I live on the word |
| Stawell |
Vigilanter |
Watchfully |
| Stebbing |
Quiescam |
I shall have rest |
| Steddert |
Post nubes lux |
After clouds light |
| Stedman |
Cuncta mea mecum |
My all is with me |
| Steedman |
For security |
For security |
| Steel |
Aquila non captat muscas |
The eagle catcheth not flies |
| Steel |
Perseverance |
Perseverance |
| Steele |
Absque labore nihil |
Nothing without labour |
| Steere |
Tu ne cede malis |
Yield not to misfortunes |
| Stein |
Ad diem tendo |
I journey towards the dayspring |
| Steinthal |
Excelsior |
Higher |
| Stenhouse |
Fortes fideles |
Brave and faithful |
| Stephens |
Consilio et armis |
By wisdom and arms |
| Stephens |
Fides Stephani |
Stephen’s faith |
| Stephens |
Je vive en espoir |
I live in hope |
| Stephens |
Semper liber |
Always free |
| Stephens |
Virtutis amore |
Through love to virtue |
| Stephenson |
Virtus tutissima cassis |
Virtue is the safest helmet |
| Stepney |
Fide et vigilantia |
By faith and vigilance |
| Sterling |
Gang through |
Gang through |
| Steuart |
Corde et manu |
With heart and hand |
| Steuart |
Juvant aspera fortes |
Difficulties delight the brave |
| Steuart |
Juvant aspera probum |
Misfortunes benefit the good man |
| Steuart |
Semper fidelis |
Always faithful |
| Steuart |
Stat felix amico Domino |
His happiness is sure when the Lord is his friend |
| Steuart |
Virtutis in bello prœmium |
The reward of valour in war |
| Stevens |
Ad diem tendo |
I journey towards the dayspring |
| Stevens |
Always |
Always |
| Stevens |
Vi et arte |
By strength and skill |
| Stevenson |
Cœlum, non solum |
Heaven, not earth |
| Stevenson |
Fidus in arcanis |
Faithful in secret affairs |
| Stevenson |
Fidus in arcanum |
Faithful in a secret affair |
| Stevenson |
Virtus ubique |
Virtue everywhere |
| Steward |
Nobilitas unwa virtus |
Virtue is the only nobility |
| Stewart |
A virtute orta |
Sprung from courage |
| Stewart |
Audaces fortuna juvat |
Fortune favours the bold |
| Stewart |
Avant |
Forward |
| Stewart |
Beati pacifici |
Blessed are the peace-makers |
| Stewart |
Candide |
Candidly |
| Stewart |
Christus mihi lucrum |
Christ is my gain |
| Stewart |
Corde et manu |
With heart and hand |
| Stewart |
Dant priscœ decorum |
Deeds of antiquity confer renown |
| Stewart |
Deo juvante vinco |
By God’s assistance I conquer |
| Stewart |
Fide et opera |
By faith and work |
| Stewart |
Fixus ac solidus |
Firm and substantial |
| Stewart |
Fortune le veut |
Fortune so wills it |
| Stewart |
Furth fortune, and fill the fetters |
Furth fortune, and fill the fetters |
| Stewart |
God will provide |
God will provide |
| Stewart |
Hinc orior |
Hence I rise |
| Stewart |
Honestate vetusas stat |
Ancestry is established by honour |
| Stewart |
I die for those I love |
I die for those I love |
| Stewart |
I mean well |
I mean well |
| Stewart |
Juvant aspera probum |
Misfortunes benefit the good man |
| Stewart |
Lœdere noli |
Be unwilling to hurt |
| Stewart |
Metuenda corolla draconis |
The dragon’s crest is to be feared |
| Stewart |
Never fear |
Never fear |
| Stewart |
Nil desperandum |
Never despair |
| Stewart |
Nil desperandum est |
We must never despair |
| Stewart |
Nil sistere contra |
Nothing to oppose us |
| Stewart |
Nobilis ira |
Noble in anger |
| Stewart |
Parat et curat |
He prepares and is cautious |
| Stewart |
Pass forward |
Pass forward |
| Stewart |
Pax, copia, virtus |
Peace, plenty, virtue |
| Stewart |
Quihidder will ye? |
Whither will ye? |
| Stewart |
Reddunt cmmci mitem |
Social interchanges render (men) civilised |
| Stewart |
Resurgam |
I shall rise again |
| Stewart |
Semper fidelis |
Always faithful |
| Stewart |
Semper paratus |
Always prepared |
| Stewart |
Sic fuit, est, et erit |
Thus it has been, is, and will be |
| Stewart |
Sic virescit industria |
Thus industry flourishes |
| Stewart |
Spero infestis, metuo secundis |
I hope in adversity, I fear in prosperity |
| Stewart |
Spero meliora |
I hope for better things |
| Stewart |
Suffibulatus majores sequor |
Being buckled, I follow my ancestors, i.e. Having buckled on my arms I follow the example of my ancestors |
| Stewart |
Tam fidus quam fixus |
Equally faithful as steadfast |
| Stewart |
Virescit |
He flourishes |
| Stewart |
Viresco |
I flourish |
| Stewart |
Virtuti fortuna comes |
Fortune is companion to valour |
| Stewart |
Virtutis prœmium |
The reward of virtue |
| Stewart de Rothsay |
Avito viret honore |
He flourishes through the honour of his ancestors |
| Stillingfleet |
Magna est veritas |
Great is truth |
| Stirling |
By wounding I cure |
By wounding I cure |
| Stirling |
Castra et nemus Strivilense |
The castle and wood of Stirling |
| Stirling |
Faventibus auris |
By favourable gales |
| Stirling |
Fides servata secundat |
Tried fidelity makes prosperous |
| Stirling |
For right |
For right |
| Stirling |
Fortune le veut |
Fortune so wills it |
| Stirling |
Gang forward |
Gang forward |
| Stirling |
Hic fidus et roboreus |
He is trusty and strong |
| Stirling |
Semper fidelis |
Always faithful |
| Stirling |
Sic fidus ut robur |
True as oak |
| Stiven |
Cresco |
I increase |
| Stockdale |
His vicimus armis |
We conquered with these arms |
| Stockenstrom |
Fortis si jure fortis |
Strong if strong in right |
| Stodart |
Refulgent in tenebris |
They glitter in the dark |
| Stoddart |
Denique decus |
Honour at length |
| Stokes |
Vincit omnia pertinax virtus |
Stubborn virtue conquers all |
| Stopford |
Patriœ infelici fidelis |
Faithful to my unhappy country |
| Storie |
Courage et esperance |
Courage and hope |
| Storie |
Defciam aut effciam |
I will fail, or I will perform |
| Storie |
Meret qui laborat |
He is deserving who is industrious |
| Stork |
Fortiorum fortia facta |
The brave deeds of brave men |
| Story |
Fabula sed vera |
A story, but a true one |
| Stothard |
Post nubes |
After clouds |
| Stourton |
Loyal je serai durant ma vie |
I will be loyal as long as I live |
| Stow |
Sto pro fide |
I stand firm for my faith |
| Strachan |
Fortune le veut |
Fortune so wills it |
| Strachan |
Juvant Deus impigros |
God assists the diligent |
| Strachan |
Non timeo, sed caveo |
I fear not, but am cautious |
| Strachan |
Steer steady |
Steer steady |
| Strachen |
For-d-ward |
For-d-ward |
| Strachey |
Cœlum non animum |
You may change your climate, but not your disposition |
| Strachey |
Lucem amat virtus |
Virtue loves the light |
| Strachy |
A Deo et rege |
From God and the king |
| Stradbroke |
Je vive en espoir |
I live in hope |
| Strafford |
Mouguerre |
Mouguerre |
| Strafford |
Tuebor |
I will defend |
| Strafton |
Resurgere tento |
I strive to rise again |
| Straingways |
Espoir me comfort |
Hope comforts me |
| Straloch |
I hope |
I hope |
| Strang |
Dulce quod utile |
That is agreeable which is useful |
| Strange |
Be just, and fear not |
Be just, and fear not |
| Strangford |
Virtus incendit vires |
Virtue excites our powers |
| Strangways |
Ne doubtero |
I will not doubt |
| Strangways |
Ystoyeau et ne doubtero |
Ystoyeau et ne doubtero |
| Stratford |
Ne cede malis; sed contra |
Yield not to misfortunes; on the contrary; meet them with fortitude |
| Strathallan |
Lord, have mercy! |
Lord, have mercy! |
| Strathmore |
In te, Domine, speravi |
In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust |
| Straton |
Surgere tento |
I try to rise |
| Stratton |
Ardua vinco |
I overcome difficulties |
| Stratton |
Aymez loyaulté |
Love loyalty |
| Streatfield |
Data fata secutus |
Following my destiny |
| Stretton |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Strickland |
A la volonté de Dieu |
At the will of God |
| Strode |
Hyeme viresco |
I flourish (or am green) in winter |
| Strode |
Malo mori quam fœdari |
I would rather die than be disgraced |
| Strong |
Dulce quod utile |
That is agreeable which is useful |
| Stronge |
Tentanda via est |
The way must be tried |
| Strother |
Accipiter prœdam sequitur , nos gloriam |
The hawk seeks prey, we (seek) glory |
| Stuart |
Avant |
Forward |
| Stuart |
Judge nought |
Judge nought |
| Stuart |
Dominus dux noster |
The Lord is our guide |
| Stuart de Decies |
Avito viret honore |
He flourishes through the honour of his ancestors |
| Stuart-Menteith |
Dum, vivo, spero |
While I live I hope |
| Stubber |
Gladio et arcu |
With sword and bow |
| Stubbert |
Per ardua |
Through difficulties |
| Stubs |
Dominus exultatio mea |
The Lord is my delight |
| Stuckey |
Fortitudine et fidelitate |
By fortitude and fidelity |
| Stuckley |
Hardiment et bellement |
Boldly and handsomely |
| Studdert |
Refulgent in tenebris |
They glitter in the dark |
| Stule |
Toujours loyale |
Always loyal |
| Styleman-Le Strange |
Mihi parta tueri |
To defend the things acquired by me |
| Suckling |
Mora trahit periculum |
Delay brings danger |
| Sudeley |
Memoria pii œterna |
The memory of the pious man is eternal |
| Suffield |
Æquanimiter |
With equanimity |
| Suffield |
Equanimiter |
With equanimity |
| Suffolk |
Non quo, sed quo modo |
Not for whom, but in what manner |
| Suffolk |
Nous maintiendrons |
We will maintain |
| Sugden |
Labore vinces |
You will overcome by toil |
| Sullavan |
Lamh foisdineach an nœchtar |
What we gain by conquest we secure by clemency |
| Surman |
Yet in my flesh shall I see God |
Yet in my flesh shall I see God |
| Surtees |
Malo mori quam fœdari |
I would rather die than be disgraced |
| Sussex |
Qui nucleum vult nucem frangat |
Let him break the nut who wants the kernel |
| Sutcliffe |
I mean well |
I mean well |
| Sutherland |
Frangas non flectes |
Thou may’st break, but shalt not bend me |
| Sutherland |
Sans peur |
Without fear |
| Sutherland |
Without fear |
Without fear |
| Suttie |
Mihi lucra pericula |
Dangers are profitable to me |
| Suttie |
Nothing hazard, nothing have |
Nothing hazard, nothing have |
| Suttie |
Sponti favos, œgro spicula |
Honey to the willing, stings to the unwilling |
| Sutton |
Fidelis usque ad mortem |
Faithful even unto death |
| Sutton |
Live in live |
Live in live |
| Sutton |
Toujours pret, or prest |
Always ready |
| Sutton |
Tout jours prest |
Always ready |
| Sutton |
Tuto, celeriter, et jucunde |
Safely, speedily, and agreeably |
| Swabey |
Vera trophœa fides |
Faith is our true trophy |
| Swainson |
Pro ecclesia Dei |
For the church of God |
| Swale |
Jesu, esto mihi Jesus |
Jesus, be Jesus unto me |
| Swanston |
Gesta verbis prœveniunt |
Their deeds go before their words |
| Swayne |
L’amour et loyauté |
Love and loyalty |
| Sweden |
Deus protector noster |
God is my protector |
| Swettenham |
Ex sudore vultus |
By the sweat of the face |
| Swift |
Cum magnis vixisse |
To have lived with the great |
| Swift |
Festina lente |
Be quick without impetuosity; or, as it may be punningly translated for the Onslow family, “On slow.” |
| Swinburne |
Semel et semper |
Once and always |
| Swinnerton |
Avauncez et archez bien |
Advance and shoot well |
| Swinton |
J’espère |
I hope |
| Swinton |
Dum sedulo prospero |
While engaged industriously I prosper |
| Swire |
Esse quam videri |
To be rather than seem to be |
| Sword |
Paratus |
Ready |
| Sydenham |
Non his insignitus |
Distinguished not by these |
| Sydney |
Droit et avant |
Just and forward |
| Sykes |
Ferox inimicis |
Fierce to his enemies |
| Sykes |
Stand on |
Stand on |
| Sym |
Fortunâ et labore |
By good fortune and exertion |
| Syme |
Ferio, tego |
I strike, I defend |
| Syme |
In recto decus |
Honour in acting right |
| Symmer |
Tandem tranquillus |
At last tranquil |
| Symmonds |
Non timeo, sed caveo |
I fear not, but am cautious |
| Symonds |
Dum spiro spero |
While I have breath I hope |
| Symonds |
Fideliter |
Faithfully |
| Symonds |
Rectus in curro |
I keep upright in a curve, i.e. in a crooked path |
| Symonds |
Simplex munditiis |
Plain with neatness |
| Synge |
Cœlestia canimus |
We sing of heavenly things |
| Synge |
Cœlestia canimus |
We sing (of) heavenly gates |
| Synnot |
Ama Deum et serva mandata |
Love God and keep his commandments |
| Synnot |
Sine macula |
Without spot |
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