This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emeraldvista Surnames: Elliott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elliott/4437.9.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From Cassell's Latin to English Dictionary Fortiter literally means Strongly or Firmly, but in the context of a motto it would be taken as Bravely, Courageously or Steadfastly As for Recte, the literal translation is "in a straight line", but again we would opt for the alternative translation of Rightly, Properly, Well, Duly, or Suitably Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.