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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hatchment \Hatch"ment\ (-ment), n. [Corrupt. fr. achievement.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] His obscure funeral; No trophy, sword, or hatchment o'er his bones. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in general, a mark of dignity. [1913 Webster] Let there be deducted, out of our main potation, Five marks in hatchments to adorn this thigh. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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. [1913 Webster] 2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. [1913 Webster] [The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. --Barrow. [1913 Webster] The highest achievements of the human intellect. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment. --Cussans. [1913 Webster]