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Noun: chronogram 'krónu`gram- The record or inscription made by a chronograph
- 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
Derived forms: chronograms Encyclopedia: Chronogram |