† aˈchievance Obs.
Also 6–7 atchievance.
[a. OFr. achevance, n. of action f. achever to achieve. See -ance.]
Achievement, performance.
| 1531 Elyot Governor 195 (1580) To them that will read his noble actes and atchieuances. 1599 Hakluyt Voy. II. 26 Of all which his atchevances the sayd K. Richard sent his letters of certificate. 1633 T. N[ewton] Lemnie's Touchst. Complex. 28 Their dexterity for the attainment of any notable atchievance surpasseth. |