I. ˈmänəˌgram, -aa(ə)m noun
Etymology: Late Latin monogrammus, from Latin, adjective, consisting of lines only, sketched, from mon- + -grammus (from Greek grammē line, from graphein to write) — more at carve
archaic : a picture in lines only : outline , sketch
II. noun
Etymology: Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + Greek gramma letter — more at gram
: a character or cipher usually composed of two or more letters interwoven or combined, usually representing a name or a part of it, and often used (as on seals, ornamental pins and rings, linens) to show personal ownership — compare calligram
III. transitive verb
( monogrammed ; monogrammed ; monogramming ; monograms )
: to mark with a monogram
always monogrammed her own handkerchiefs