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Hatchment

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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in general, a mark of dignity.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Hatchment'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/hatchment.html. 1828.
 
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