grammalogue

[ gram-uh-lawg, -log ]

noun

1. a word symbolized by a sign or letter.

grammalogue

/ ˈɡræməˌlɒɡ /

noun

1. (in shorthand) a sign or symbol representing a word

Word History and Origins

Origin of grammalogue¹

< Greek grámma letter + -logue

Word History and Origins

Origin of grammalogue¹

C19: from Greek, gramma letter + logos word

Example Sentences

He encounters a grammalogue, from which, after a bloody struggle, he removes the vowels.

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