- 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. - A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in
general, a mark of dignity.
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