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McGill University

Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
June 12, 1992
Vol. II, p. 173

Arms of McGill University

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Blazon

Arms

Argent three martlets Gules on a chief dancetty Gules an open book proper garnished Or bearing the legend IN DOMINO CONFIDO in letters Sable between two crowns fleurdelisées Argent;

Motto

GRANDESCUNT AUCTA LABORE. This Latin phrase means "By work, all things increase and grow".


Symbolism

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