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Webster 1913 Edition

Quartering

Quar′ter-ing

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Adj.
1.
(Naut.)
Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; – said of waves or any moving object.
2.
(Mach.)
At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.

Quar′ter-ing

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Noun.
1.
A station.
[Obs.]
Bp. Montagu.
2.
Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.
3.
(Her.)
(a)
The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.
(b)
One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.
4.
(Arch.)
A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See
Quarter
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Noun.
, 1
(m)
(Arch.)
Gwilt.
Quartering block
,
a block on which the body of a condemned criminal was quartered.
Macaulay.

Webster 1828 Edition

Quartering

QUART'ERING

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ppr.
Dividing into quarters or into distinct parts; stationing for lodgings.

QUART'ERING

, n.
1.
A station.
2.
Assignment of quarters for soldiers.
3.
The division of a shield containing many coats.

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