quartern

noun

quar·tern ˈkwȯ(r)-tərn

: 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

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

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“Quartern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartern. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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