Definition:
- (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.
- (n.) A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in general, a mark of dignity.
Compare hatchment with other words:
catchment vs. hatchment
hatchment vs. lozenge
deceased vs. hatchment
escutcheon vs. hatchment
achievement vs. hatchment