Meaning
A display of the arms, supporters, crests, motto, etc of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall
Etymology
Origin: French
From Middle French hachement, a modification of Old French acesmement (“adornment”) (related to Italian accismare); not, as is often claimed, an alteration of achievement.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2024.