First Known Use: circa 1696
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1monogram
noun mono·gram \ˈmä-nə-ˌgram\
: a symbol that has the first letters of a person's first, middle, and last names and that is put on towels, blankets, clothes, etc., as a decoration or to show ownership
Full Definition of MONOGRAM
: a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
— mono·gram·mat·ic \ˌmä-nə-grə-ˈma-tik\ adjective
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Origin of MONOGRAM
Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + gramma letter — more at gram
Rhymes with MONOGRAM
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monogrammedmonogram·ming
Definition of MONOGRAM
transitive verb
: to mark with a monogram
— mono·gram·mer \-ˌgra-mər\ noun
First Known Use of MONOGRAM
1868
MONOGRAM Defined for Kids
monogram
noun mono·gram \ˈmä-nə-ˌgram\
Definition of MONOGRAM for Kids
: a design usually made by combining two or more of a person's initials
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