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My wife Barbara was a Latin major and here is what she said:

I haven't studied for 40 years, but here is my best guess.

Mutare (infinitive form) means to change, exchange, or substitute.

Sperno :  reject with scorn, disdain; scorn; disregard.

My guess is that it means that "I reject with scorn any change or
substitutions."  Play with those words -- and maybe you can come up
with some other combination.  Maybe an appropriate motto for the old
days, but somewhat out of place in today's world.

I would be interested to know if you find out for certain the meaning
(from some real scholar).  bye

Barbara Brooke, wife of Bob Brooke

This is Bob...

Perhaps your noble ancestor designed his battle crest and its motto in
response to a peasant/serf uprising questioning the rights and
privileges of the crown or nobles. In that context it makes sense.

Let us know if you find out something otherwise. Barb is curious.

Bob.

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> I have a family crest with the latin inscription "Mutare Sperno" over > the top.  Could anyone translate this for me.  Thanks.

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