n. [ Gr. &unr_; time + &unr_; 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The record or inscription made by a chronograph. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. F. chronogrammatique. ] Belonging to a chronogram, or containing one. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A writer of chronograms. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; time + -graph: cf. F. chronographe. ] 1. An instrument for measuring or recording intervals of time, upon a revolving drum or strip of paper moved by clockwork. The action of the stylus or pen is controlled by electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Same as Chronogram, 1. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A chronoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who writes a chronography; a chronologer. Tooke. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to a chronograph. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;. See Chronograph. ] A description or record of past time; history. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] A person who investigates dates of events and transactions; one skilled in chronology. [ 1913 Webster ]

That learned noise and dust of the chronologist is wholly to be avoided. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

THe most exact chronologers tell us that Christ was born in October, and not in December. John Knox. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Chronologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] Relating to chronology; containing an account of events in the order of time; according to the order of time; as, chronological tables. Raleigh. -- Chron`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]