noun
quartern
Quartern (noun) means a quarter part; one fourth.
noun
1
A quarter part; one fourth.
2
A loaf of bread weighing about four pounds.
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Etymology
From Middle English quartern, quarteroun, quartroun, from Anglo-Norman quatroun (“quarter of a hundred”), from Old French quarter (“fourth”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of quartern?
"quartern" (noun) means a quarter part; one fourth.
What are the different meanings of quartern?
"quartern" has 2 main meanings: 1. A quarter part; one fourth; 2. A loaf of bread weighing about four pounds.