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Webster 1913 Edition
Monogram
Mon′o-gram
,Noun.
[L.
monogramma
; Gr. μόνοσ
single + γράμμα
letter, fr. γράφειν
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.
☞ 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.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Monogram
MON'OGRAM
,Noun.