About The Word Monogram
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Monogram
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What's The Definition Of Monogram?
[n] a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
Synonyms | Synonyms for Monogram: Related Terms | Find terms related to Monogram: alphabetic character | autograph | badge | calligram | calling card | card | character | christcross | cipher | countermark | countersign | countersignature | counterstamp | credentials | cross | device | dog tag | endorsement | graph | grapheme | hand | ID card | identification | identification badge | identification tag | initials | John Hancock | letter | letter of introduction | lexigraphic character | mark | mark of signature | phonetic character | phonetic symbol | pictographic character | press card | seal | serial number | sigil | sign | sign manual | signature | signet | subscription | syllabic | symbol | tessera | visa | vise | visiting card | writing | written character | X See Also | symbol Monogram In Webster's Dictionary \Mon"o*gram\, n. [L. monogramma; Gr. ? single + ?
letter, fr. ? to write: cf. F. monogramme. See {Graphic}.]
1. A character or cipher composed of two or more letters
interwoven or combined so as to represent a name, or a
part of it (usually the initials). Monograms are often
used on seals, ornamental pins, rings, buttons, and by
painters, engravers, etc., to distinguish their works.
Monogram.
Note: The monogram above, combining the letters of the name
{Karolvs}, was used by Charlemagne.
2. A picture in lines; a sketch. [R.]
3. An arbitrary sign for a word. [R.]
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