chronogram Meaning, Definition & Usage
Chron"o*gram noun
Etymology
Gr. time + writing, character: cf. F.Definitions
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An inscription in which certain numeral letters, made to appear specially conspicuous, on being added together, express a particular date or epoch, as in the motto of a medal struck by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632: ChrIstVs DVX; ergo trIVMphVs. - the capitals of which give, when added as numerals, the sum 1632. -
The record or inscription made by a chronograph.
