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 26 Sep. 2023.
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