Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

By
Malcom McCutcheon
– October 20, 2011Posted in: Life

staroforderofthethistle 300x300 Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Star of the Order of the Thistle

Nemo me impune lacessit is the motto of The Order of the Thistle. This Latin phrase means “no one provokes me with impunity” or “no one attacks me with impunity” or “no one harasses me with impunity.” Also alternatively, “no one can harm me unpunished.”

The Order of the Thistle is a chivalrous order associated with Scotland (gotta love that Wikipedia!) Their namesake and symbol is the thistle, a thorny little plant that happens to also be the national flower of Scotland. It is said that the flower caused some Viking to cry out in pain while he and his fellow raiders were trying to creep up on some Scottish soldiers. His misstep and untimely yelp was enough to foil their surprise attack. Hence we have the perfect metaphor to go with the motto listed above.

I believe we’ll also take the thistle to be our family flower to boot.

Nemo me impune lacessit. You can attack, but you’ll pay for it!

Insignia of Knight of the Thistle Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Insignia of Knight of the Thistle

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About Malcom McCutcheon

I'm a digital media consultant at Bossa Nova Interactive in Hampton Roads, VA. I enjoy technology, music, social media, general nerdery and yes, long walks (on the beach, or anywhere else.)