'Monogram' definitions:
Definition of 'monogram'
From: WordNet
noun
A graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
Definition of 'Monogram'
From: GCIDE
- Monogram \Mon"o*gram\, n. [L. monogramma; Gr. mo`nos single + gra`mma letter, fr. gra`fein 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. [1913 Webster] Monogram. [1913 Webster]
- Note: The monogram above, combining the letters of the name Karolvs, was used by Charlemagne. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A picture in lines; a sketch. [R.] [1913 Webster]
- 3. An arbitrary sign for a word. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'monogram'
From: GCIDE
- monogram \mon"o*gram\, v. t. To inscribe or ornament with a monogram. [PJC]
Definition of 'monogram'
From: GCIDE
- XP \XP\ [Belongs here in appearance only.] The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; -- an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener, in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or emblem of Christ. It use as an emblem was introduced by Constantine the Great, whence it is known as the
- Constantinian symbol, or
- monogram. See Labarum. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Synonyms of 'monogram'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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,
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