hatchment ballot

[fictioneric at cluemail.com]

For your study, 10 definitions below.

You have one THREE point vote, and one one point vote.

I'll be out of touch, so no hurry.  Ballots are due by the end of the 
day, Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Oh, and shana tova (happy new year) to all.  May your new year be 
full of new words!

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hatchment, adj. Shoddily repaired; jury-rigged.

hatchment, n. The decommissioning of a naval vessel.

hatchment, interj. (Obs.) Calling to keep (e.g. children,
     animals) quiet.

hatchment, n. 1. the act or process of crossing-off or marking
     through, deletion. 2. The act or process of dividing into
     squares (as a corral or a field by fences).

hatchment, n. A discreet pull-tab or ribbon for shifting
     bustles, panniers, or crinolines, etc. when they become
     misaligned under historical re-enactment skirts.  They can
     also be used to pull aside (or up) the bustle or crinoline
     when using the toilet, hence the name.

hatchment, n. Preparatory work by a scrimshaw artist.

hatchment, n. A lozenge-shaped black plaque showing the arms of
     a deceased person, usually suspended on the wall of the
     deceased person's home.

hatchment, n.  (naut.) The hardware that connects the hatch to
     what it covers.  Also (plumbers' slang), the fixtures that
     attach a toilet seat to the toilet.

hatchment, n. A small, flimsy shelter used to provide basic
     protection from the elements; esp. military.

hatchment, n. Negotiations which, if perfected by agreement,
     would constitute a criminal conspiracy.

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