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hatchment n. 方形黑框中所画的死者菱形绞章 方形黑框中所画的死者菱形绞章 Hatchment \ Hatch" ment\ (- ment), n. [ Corrupt. fr. achievement.] [ 1913 Webster] 1. ( Her.) A sort of panel, upon which the arms of a deceased person are temporarily displayed, -- usually on the walls of his dwelling. It is lozenge- shaped or square, but is hung cornerwise. It is used in England as a means of giving public notification of the death of the deceased, his or her rank, whether married, widower, widow, etc. Called also { achievement}. [ 1913 Webster] His obscure funeral; No trophy, sword, or hatchment o' er his bones. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 2. A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in general, a mark of dignity. [ 1913 Webster] Let there be deducted, out of our main potation, Five marks in hatchments to adorn this thigh. -- Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster]
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 heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. [ 1913 Webster] [ The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. -- Barrow. [ 1913 Webster] The highest achievements of the human intellect. -- Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster] 3. ( Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called { hatchment}. -- Cussans. [ 1913 Webster]
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