Crescite et multiplicamini explained
is a Latin phrase meaning "increase and multiply" in English.
History
It was the motto of Maryland from as early as 1765 until 1874,[1] [2] when it was replaced by another Latin motto, Latin: [[fatti maschi, parole femmine]].
Notes and References
- Web site: 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.
- Web site: Sparrow Seal, Maryland State Archives. msa.maryland.gov.