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(1):

(n.) A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See Quarter, n., 1 (m) (Arch.)

(2):

(a.) At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.

(3):

(n.) A station.

(4):

(n.) Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.

(5):

(n.) The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.

(6):

(n.) One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.

(7):

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Quartter

(8):

(a.) Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; - said of waves or any moving object.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Quartering'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​q/quartering.html. 1828.
 
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