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monogram monogrammon·o·gram M0394200 (mŏn′ə-grăm′)n. A design composed of one or more letters, typically the initials of a name, used as an identifying mark.tr.v. mon·o·grammed, mon·o·gram·ming, mon·o·grams also mon·o·gramed or mon·o·gram·ing To mark with a design composed of one or more letters. [Late Latin monogramma, from Late Greek monogrammon, from neuter of monogrammos, consisting of a single letter : Greek mono-, mono- + Greek gramma, letter; see -gram.] mon′o·gram·mat′ic (-grə-măt′ĭk) adj.monogram (ˈmɒnəˌɡræm) n1. (Clothing & Fashion) a design of one or more letters, esp initials, embroidered on clothing, printed on stationery, etc2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a design of one or more letters, esp initials, embroidered on clothing, printed on stationery, etcvb, monograms, monogramming or monogrammed3. (Clothing & Fashion) (tr; usually passive) to decorate (clothing, stationery, etc) with a monogram4. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr; usually passive) to decorate (clothing, stationery, etc) with a monogram[C17: from Late Latin monogramma, from Greek; see mono-, -gram] monogrammatic adjmon•o•gram (ˈmɒn əˌgræm) n., v. -grammed, -gram•ming. n. 1. a design consisting usu. of combined alphabetic letters, commonly one's initials. v.t. 2. to decorate with a monogram. [1600–10; < Late Latin monogramma, irreg. < Late Greek monógrammon. See mono-, -gram1] mon`o•gram•mat′ic (-grəˈmæt ɪk) adj. monogram, monographyObsolete, a sketch or drawing in outline without color.See also: Drawing two or more letters, as initials, formed into a design to be placed on clothing, notepaper, etc., or as a crest. See also ornamentation. — monogrammatic, monogrammatical, adj.See also: WritingThesaurusNoun | 1. | monogram - a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothingsymbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance | Translationsmonogram (ˈmonəgrӕm) noun a single design made up of several letters (often a person's initials). 字母縮寫(常為個人姓名的) 花押字,由姓与名的第一个字母编制而成的图案 monogram
monogram [Gr.,=single letter], symbol of a name or names, consisting typically of a letter or several letters worked together. A famous monogram is that of Christ, consisting of X (chi) and P (rho), the first two letters of Christ in Greek. The monogram has been commonly used by artists (e.g., Dürer), monarchs (e.g., E.R. for Elizabeth II), companies, societies, and others. Bridal monograms and monograms on clothing, silverware, jewelry, seals, and letterheads are common.Monogram
MONOGRAM. A character or cipher composed of one or more letters interwoven, being an abbreviation of a name. 2. A signature made by a monogram would perhaps be binding, provided it could be proved to have been made and intended as a signature. 1 Denio, R. 471. And there seems to be no reason why such a signature should not be as binding as one which is altogether illegible. See Initial; Mark; Signature. monogram
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