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hatchment

noun
hatch·​ment | \ ˈhach-mÉ™nt How to pronounce hatchment (audio) \

Definition of hatchment

: a panel on which a coat of arms of a deceased person is temporarily displayed

First Known Use of hatchment

1522, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hatchment

perhaps alteration of achievement

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