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Definition of "hatchments" [hatchments]

  • Plural form of hatchment. (noun)

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Use "hatchments" in a sentence
  • "A leathern belt sustained a large and heavy sword on one side, and on the other that gay poniard which had once called Sir Piercie Shafton master, of which the hatchments and gildings were already much defaced, either by rough usage or neglect."
  • "The hatchments in the dining – room look down on crumbs, dirty plates, spillings of wine, half – thawed ice, stale discoloured heel – taps, scraps of lobster, drumsticks of fowls, and pensive jellies, gradually resolving themselves into a lukewarm gummy soup."
  • "The breakfast languishes when that is done, the violated hatchments are avenged, and Edith rises to assume her travelling dress."