From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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.
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Note: The monogram above, combining the letters of the name
{Karolvs}, was used by Charlemagne.
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2. A picture in lines; a sketch. [R.]
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3. An arbitrary sign for a word. [R.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
monogram \mon"o*gram\, v. t.
To inscribe or ornament with a monogram.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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.]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
monogram
n 1: a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined
(usually your initials); printed on stationery or
embroidered on clothing
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