quartern

noun

quar·​tern ˈkwȯ(r)-tərn How to pronounce quartern (audio)
: a fourth part (as of a unit of measurement)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English quarteron, from Anglo-French, quarter of a hundred, from quarter quarter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quartern was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near quartern

Cite this Entry

“Quartern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartern. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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