hatchment — [hach′mənt] n. [for earlier atcheament, altered < ACHIEVEMENT] Heraldry a diamond shaped panel bearing the coat of arms of a person who has recently died, displayed before the house during mourning … English World dictionary
Hatchment — A hatchment is a funeral escutcheon or armorial shield enclosed in a black lozenge shaped frame which used to be suspended against the wall of a deceased person s house. It was usually placed over the entrance at the level of the second floor,… … Wikipedia
hatchment — Achievement A*chieve ment ( ment), n. [Cf. F. ach[ e]vement, E. {Hatchment}.] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. [1913 Webster] 2. A great or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hatchment — /hach meuhnt/, n. Heraldry. a square tablet, set diagonally, bearing the coat of arms of a deceased person. [1540 50; var. (by syncopation and aspiration) of ACHIEVEMENT] * * * ▪ heraldry heraldic memorial to a deceased person. The word is a… … Universalium
hatchment — noun Etymology: perhaps alteration of achievement Date: 1548 a panel on which a coat of arms of a deceased person is temporarily displayed … New Collegiate Dictionary
hatchment — noun An escutcheon of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall … Wiktionary
Hatchment — Her. Armorial device or *escutcheon; a painted board displaying the arms of a person who had died, set on their house or in a church … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
hatchment — see ACHIEVE … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
hatchment — n. plaque on which the coat of arms of a deceased person is displayed (Heraldry) … English contemporary dictionary
hatchment — noun a large diamond shaped tablet bearing the coat of arms of someone who has died, displayed in their honour. Origin C16: prob. from obs. Fr. hachement, from OFr. acesmement adornment … English new terms dictionary
