1. (n.) A character composed of two or more letters interwoven, usually a person's initials\. Monograms are often used on seals, ornamental pins, rings, buttons, and by painters, engravers, etc., to distinguish their works.

2. (n.) A picture in lines; a sketch.

3. (n.) An arbitrary sign for a word.

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