3  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Monogram  \Mon"o*gram\,  n.  [L.  monogramma;  Gr  ?  single  +  ? 
  letter,  fr  ?  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. 
 
  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.] 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  XP  \XP\  [Belongs  here  in  appearance  only.] 
  The  first  two  letters  of  the  Greek  word  XRISTOS  Christ;  -- 
  an  abbreviation  used  with  the  letters  separate  or  oftener, 
  in  a  monogram,  often  inclosed  in  a  circle,  as  a  symbol  or 
  emblem  of  Christ.  It  use  as  an  emblem  was  introduced  by 
  Constantine  the  Great,  whence  it  is  known  as  the 
 
  {Constantinian  symbol},  or 
 
  {monogram}.  See  {Labarum}. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  monogram 
  n  :  a  graphic  symbol  consisting  of  2  or  more  letters  combined 
  (usually  your  initials);  printed  on  stationery  or 
  embroidered  on  clothing 

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