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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Hatchment \Hatch"ment\ (-ment), n. [Corrupt. fr. achievement.]
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     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}.
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              His obscure funeral;
              No trophy, sword, or hatchment o'er his bones.
                                                    --Shak.
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     2. A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in
        general, a mark of dignity.
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              Let there be deducted, out of our main potation,
              Five marks in hatchments to adorn this thigh.
                                                    --Beau. & Fl.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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     2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor,
        boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
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              [The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far
              surpass the most famous achievements of pagan
              heroes.                               --Barrow.
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              The highest achievements of the human intellect.
                                                    --Macaulay.
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     3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally
        applied to the funeral shield commonly called {hatchment}.
        --Cussans.
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