About The Word Chronogram
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Chronogram
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What's The Definition Of Chronogram?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chronogram: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chronogram: See Also | Chronogram In Webster's Dictionary \Chron"o*gram\, n. [Gr. ? time + ? writing,
character: cf. F. chronogramme.]
1. An inscription in which certain numeral letters, made to
appear specially conspicuous, on being added together,
express a particular date or epoch, as in the motto of a
medal struck by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632: ChrIstVs DVX;
ergo trIVMphVs. - the capitals of which give, when added
as numerals, the sum 1632.
2. The record or inscription made by a chronograph.
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