favete linguis

Latin

Alternative forms

  • F.L.

Etymology

Literally a command to more than one person to "express your support by means of your tongues!" in allusion to the silence maintained in sacred rituals.

Phrase

favēte linguīs

  1. Hold your tongues! Shut up, all of you!

References

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