ēlogium — meaning in English

English meaning

• maxim noun A short, memorable statement that expresses a general truth or rule for behaviour.
• saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

ēlogium is used for these senses in English:

• maxim A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
• saying A proverb or maxim.

maxim — full definition

1. noun A short, memorable statement that expresses a general truth or rule for behaviour.
2. noun An early type of machine gun, named after its inventor, that fires automatically as long as the trigger is held.

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