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Definition of: quartering
(kwôr′·tər·ing) adjective
1. Naut. a Blowing against or being on the quarter. b Blowing from any point between beam and stern: a quartering wind. c Sailing so as to have the wind on the quarter.
2. Set or being at right angles.
—noun
1. A dividing or marking off into quarters.
2. Her. a The grouping of two or more coats of arms in compartments on one shield, to indicate family alliances, etc. b Any of the coats which are quartered on the shield, or the quarter containing it.
3. Quarters, or the assigning of quarters, as for soldiers.
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