4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
2. A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor,
boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
[The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far
surpass the most famous achievements of pagan
heroes. --Barrow.
The highest achievements of the human intellect.
--Macaulay.
3. (Her.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally
applied to the funeral shield commonly called {hatchment}.
--Cussans.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Hatchment \Hatch"ment\, n. [Corrupt. fr achievement.]
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}.
His obscure funeral; No trophy, sword, or hatchment
o'er his bones. --Shak.
2. A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in
general, a mark of dignity.
Let there be deducted, out of our main potation,
Five marks in hatchments to adorn this thigh.
--Beau. & Fl
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
achievement
n : the act of accomplishing something [syn: {accomplishment}]
From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]:
ACHIEVEMENT, n. The death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.
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