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1. the act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment 2. a great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat 3. [heraldic] an escutcheon or ensign armorial;

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  • The hatchment is painted with the arms of Lord and Lady Nelson (estimate: £ 30,000 - £ 35,000).
  • Quartered in this dingy hatchment commemorative of
  • If the family bore arms, the hatchment, emblazoned with this emblem, was hung upon the door.
  • The most important item will be a painted silk armorial hatchment from his state funeral car.
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