chronogram

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chronogram - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Chronogram \Chron"o*gram\, n. [Gr. ? time + ? writing,
     character: cf. F. chronogramme.]
     1. 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.
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     2. The record or inscription made by a chronograph.
        [1913 Webster] Chronogrammatic