cryptograph

cryp·to·graph

C0783500 (krĭp′tə-grăf′)n.1. See cryptogram.2. A system of secret or cipher writing; a cipher.3. a. A device for translating plaintext into ciphertext.b. A device for deciphering codes and ciphers.tr.v. cryp·to·graphed, cryp·to·graph·ing, cryp·to·graphs To write (a message, for example) in code or cipher.

cryptograph

(ˈkrɪptəʊˌɡræf; -ˌɡrɑːf) n1. (Communications & Information) something written in code or cipher2. (Communications & Information) a code using secret symbols (cryptograms)3. (Communications & Information) a device for translating text into cipher, or vice versa

cryp•to•graph

(ˈkrɪp təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf)

n. 1. cryptogram (def. 1). 2. a system of secret writing; cipher. 3. a device for translating text into cipher. [1635–45]

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Noun	1.	cryptograph - a secret method of writing secret code, cypher, ciphercode - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
	2.	cryptograph - a piece of writing in code or ciphercryptogram, secret writingpiece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
	3.	cryptograph - a device for deciphering codes and ciphersdevice - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

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