HATCHETTINE; HATCHETTITE
Hatch"et*tine, Hatch"et*tite, n. Etym: [Named after the discoverer,
Charles Hatchett.] (Min.)
Defn: Mineral t
HATCHING
Hatch"ing, n. Etym: [See 1st Hatch.]
Defn: A mode of execution in engraving, drawing, and miniature painting, in which shading is produced by lines crossing each other at angles more or less acute; — called also crosshatching.
HATCHMENT
Hatch"ment, n. Etym: [Corrupt. fr. achievement.]
1. (Her.)
Defn: 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.
HATCHURE
Hatch"ure, n.
Defn: Same as Hachure.