noun
quarta
Quarta (noun) means a traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equal to 3.2–4.8 L in different 19th-century contexts.
noun
1
A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equal to 3.2–4.8 L in different 19th-century contexts.
2
A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 115 g.
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Etymology
From Portuguese quarta, from Latin quartus (“fourth”), q.v., in reference to the units making up one-fourth of the alqueire (“Portuguese bushel”) or arrantel (“Portuguese pound”). Doublet of quart, quater, and cuaderon.
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What is the meaning of quarta?
"quarta" (noun) means a traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equal to 3.2–4.8 L in different 19th-century contexts.
What are the different meanings of quarta?
"quarta" has 2 main meanings: 1. A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equal to 3.2–4.8 L in different 19th-century contexts; 2. A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 115 g.