Mon″o‐gram (?), n. [L. monogramma; Gr. μόνοσ single + γράμμα letter, fr. γράφειν 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.
Monogram.
☞ The monogram above, combining the letters of the name Karolvs, was used by Charlemagne.
2. A picture in lines; a sketch.
3. An arbitrary sign for a word.