hatchment Meaning & Definition
/ˈhæt͡ʃmənt/
What Does Hatchment Mean?
Hatchment is a noun that means A display of the arms, supporters, crests, motto, etc of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall.
Word Facts for Hatchment
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhæt͡ʃmənt/ |
| Plural | hatchments |
Hatchment Definition (Noun)
- A display of the arms, supporters, crests, motto, etc of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall
Noun
- An escutcheon of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall
Synonyms of Hatchment
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Hatchment synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hatchment (plural hatchments)
Words That Rhyme With Hatchment
Origin of Hatchment
From Middle French hachement, a modification of Old French acesmement (“adornment”) (related to Italian accismare); not, as is often claimed, an alteration of achievement.[1]