English dictionary
chronogram
/'kr/A/n/@/,gr/&/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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.
Source: webster1913