ich dien

[ ikh deen ]

German.

1. I serve: traditional motto of the Prince of Wales.

Example Sentences

He boasted of having taught the Prince of Wales, and he sported the three ostrich feathers and “Ich dien” over his canvas.

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The motto of everyone, high and low, has been Ich dien—I serve.

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He bore as his crest three white ostrich feathers, with the motto Ich dien, signifying in English ‘I serve.’

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Stars are worn by the two first classes, with additional motto, Ich dien, for the military members only.

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It consisted of his feathered crest, outlined in diamonds, and bearing the motto "Ich dien," worked in jewels underneath.

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