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monogram definition

mono·gram (män′ə gram′)

noun

a character or figure made up of two or more letters, often initials of a name, combined in a single design: used on writing paper, ornaments, clothing, etc.

Etymology: LL monogramma < Gr mono-, mono- + gramma, letter: see gram

transitive verb

monogrammed -·grammed′, monogramming -·gram′·ming to put a monogram on

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