What is the Scottish motto?

'Nemo me impune lacessit
Nemo me impune lacessit
Nemo me impune lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity) (Latin pronunciation: [ˈneː. moː meː imˈpuː.ne laˈkes. sit]) was the Latin motto of the Royal Stuart dynasty of Scotland from at least the reign of James VI when it appeared on the reverse side of merk coins minted in 1578 and 1580.
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' or 'No one provokes me with impunity' is Scotland's national motto.
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What is the official motto for Scotland?

'NO one provokes me with impunity' or 'Nemo me impune lacessit' is the national motto of the Kingdom of Scotland. Often translated into the Scots 'Wha duar meddle wi me' (in Scottish Gaelic 'Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh'), it is loosely translated as 'No one can harm me unpunished'.
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What does no one provokes me with impunity mean?

The phrase is classically translated to mean, "No one attacks me with impunity." The antagonist of the story has performed a great wrong against the protagonist, and the protagonist lures the antagonist into a trap with the promise of a rare vintage of wine.
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What does the motto nemo me impune mean?

: no one attacks me with impunity —motto of Scotland and of the Order of the Thistle.
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What language is Nemo me impune lacessit?

Latin. no one attacks me with impunity: motto of Scotland.
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What does Medoc mean in English?

Definition of Médoc

: a Bordeaux wine made in the Médoc district of France.
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What does it say above Edinburgh Castle?

English: Inscription above the gate of Edinburgh Castle "Nemo me impune lacessit" - No one "cuts" (attacks) me with impunity. Nemo me impune lacessit is the Latin motto of the Order of the Thistle and of three Scottish regiments of the British Army.
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What is the meaning of Puncheons?

1 : a pointed tool for piercing or for working on stone. 2a : a short upright framing timber. b : a split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed. puncheon.
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Does Nemo mean no man in Latin?

Nemo is an Oromo word meaning "The Man". Wow, you say... But wait. In Latin, the same word means "Nobody"!
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What does this quote mean in pace Requiescat?

Definition of requiescat in pace

: may he/she rest in peace —abbreviation RIP —used on tombstones.
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How do Scots say hello?

'Hello' in Scottish Gaelic

In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with 'halò'! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is 'madainn mhath', pronounced ma-ten-va.
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What is Montresor wearing in the cask of Amontillado?

During the carnival season, Montresor, wearing a mask of black silk, approaches Fortunato. He tells Fortunato that he has acquired something that could pass for Amontillado, a light Spanish sherry. Fortunato (Italian for “fortunate”) wears the multicolored costume of the jester, including a cone cap with bells.
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What type of wine does Montresor give Fortunato Why does the name of it have significance?

He got him to come with him by basically making him feel jealous because Montresor has a bottle of amontillado, (or a very good wine), and supposedly wants to know if it is real and he lours him in by telling him that he will just go with this other guy to see if he can tell by tasting it.
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What do you say in Scotland when someone dies?

sain. This is the Scots equivalent to English 'die peacefully'. slip awa. The past tense of 'slip awa', or died peacefully.
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Is the Unicorn the national animal of Scotland?

You probably wouldn't think of a magical horned creature typically seen on children's lunchboxes! But it's true: the unicorn really is the official national animal of Scotland. And our love for this famous mythological creature dates back many centuries.
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Does England have a motto?

United Kingdom: No official motto. Sovereign's motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; In My Defens God Me Defend in Scotland.
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What is Dory in Latin?

Word Origin for dory

C14: from French dorée gilded, from dorer to gild, from Late Latin deaurāre, ultimately from Latin aurum gold.
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Can Nemo be a girl name?

The name Nemo is primarily a gender-neutral name of Latin origin that means Nobody.
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Is Nemo a Scrabble word?

NEMO is not a valid scrabble word.
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What does staved in mean?

Definition of stave in

: to be broken or crushed inward or to break or crush (something) inward The hull of the boat stove in when it hit the rocks. The rocks stove in the hull of the boat.
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What is the definition of inmost?

Definition of inmost

: deepest within : farthest from the outside.
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What is a wine Puncheon?

Puncheon (barrel), a container for wine and/or spirits. Puncheon or plank road, a road built with split logs or heavy slab timbers with one face smoothed, also used for flooring or other construction.
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Did Mary Queen of Scots live in Edinburgh Castle?

Shaken by the recent murder of her secretary Rizzio, Mary abandoned the comforts of Holyroodhouse for the security of Edinburgh Castle. When the time came, she moved to the tiny room, known as the birth chamber, where she gave birth.
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Who was the last person to live in Edinburgh Castle?

Crowned king of Scotland at just 13 months old, he became the first monarch of both Scotland and England in 1603. His birth chamber is a highlight for many castle visitors today. King Charles I was the last monarch to stay at the palace.
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Does anybody live in Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle Owners and Residents

Edinburgh Castle is a tourist attraction owned by Ministers of the Scottish Government and operated by Historic Scotland. It is also the Headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. No-one actually lives in Edinburgh Castle today, but it has had many residents over the years.
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