quartering noun.
['kwɔ:t(ǝ)rɪŋ] LME.[from QUARTER verb + -ING1.]1. Heraldry. The dividing of a shield into quarters; the marshalling or bringing together of various coats on one shield, to denote family alliances.
LME.b. Each of the four or more divisions of a quartered shield. Also, a further division of a quarter on a quartered shield. Usu. in
pl. E18.■ George Eliot Families with many quarterings.2. Division into four equal parts. Also, division in general.
M16.3. The assigning or taking up of quarters;
spec. the provision of quarters for troops. Formerly also, a place suitable as quarters.
E17.4. Building. The use of quarters in construction;
sing. & in
pl., quarters collectively.
E18.5. The moon's passage from one quarter to another. Also =
QUARTER noun 7b.
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quartering ppl adjective.
['kwɔ:t(ǝ)rɪŋ] L16.[from QUARTER verb + -ING2.]That quarters;
spec. (
Nautical)
(a) (of a wind) that blows on the quarter of a ship;
(b) (of the sea) flowing or surging under the effect of a quartering wind.
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