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

favete linguis

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

References

• "Abbreviation" in the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 9th ed., Vol. I, p. 27.
• "Favete Linguis" at It's a Culture Thing