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.
Note: The monogram above, combining the letters of the name Karolvs, was used by Charlemagne.
2. A picture in lines; a sketch. [R.]
3. An arbitrary sign for a word. [R.]
MONOGRAMMAL
Mon"o*gram`mal, a.
Defn: See Monogrammic.
MONOGRAMMATIC
Mon`o*gram*mat"ic, a.
Defn: Monogrammic.
MONOGRAMMIC
Mon`o*gram"mic, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a monogram.