Synonyms for monogram

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mon-uh-gram

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɒn əˌgræm

Définition of monogram

Origin : "two or more letters intertwined," 1690s, from French monogramme or directly from Late Latin monogramma (5c.), from Late Greek monogrammon "a character formed of several letters in one design," especially in reference to the signature of the Byzantine emperors, noun use of neuter of monogrammos (adj.) "consisting of a single letter," literally "drawn with single lines," from Greek monos "single, alone" (see mono-) + gramma "letter, line" (see grammar). Earlier it meant "sketch or picture drawn in lines only, without shading or color," a sense also found in Latin and probably in Greek. Related: Monogrammatic.

noun symbol

Example sentences :

On the front was engraved a monogram J. M., and on the back a coat-of-arms.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

Gideon Junior (father of Giddy) smoked cigarettes with his monogram on them.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

I went to him and held it up and pointed to the monogram she had embroidered on it.
Extract from : « The Plum Tree » by David Graham Phillips

The description of the book, casual as it was, made mention of the monogram on the cover.
Extract from : « The Library » by Andrew Lang

Her glimpse of the monogram on the back of the watch had not lasted long enough.
Extract from : « Special Messenger » by Robert W. Chambers

Here might be a clue—there was a monogram on the corner, but he could not distinguish it, in the darkness.
Extract from : « In Her Own Right » by John Reed Scott

It is not known why he adopted this monogram, which is that of the Jesuits.
Extract from : « The Violin » by George Hart

Saint Ursula's monogram was emblazoned large upon her sleeve.
Extract from : « Just Patty » by Jean Webster

Not a card; not a letter; not a paper or monogram could I find.
Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry

Besides, he bore a crest and a monogram and a superscription to be proud of.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, March 2, 1880 » by Various

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