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## What is a "Milliron X"?

It's a [cattle brand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livestock_branding), of
course! My cattle brand!

The {{< dfn >}}milliron{{< /dfn >}} is the bar with a bend in the middle. It
does not represent anything physical or textual _per se_, and is therefore a
rather unique element in cattle brands. Millirons are difficult to modify into
another brand, and provide a guarantee of authentic ownership.

{{< dfn >}}X{{< /dfn >}} is the letter of mystery and mystique. For nerds, it's
the unknown in any algebra problem. Ranchers and cowboys will associate it with
big names like the "Bar X" and the "Double X." In either case, it lends itself
to a sense of withholding, prestige, and power.

Together, these two symbols represent the qualities I strive for in each of my
works: authenticity, originality, power, depth, and prestige.