noun
quartern
Quartern (noun) means one fourth of something.
noun
1
One fourth of something.
2
A loaf of bread that weighs roughly four pounds.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English quartern, quarteroun, quartroun, from Anglo-Norman quatroun (“quarter of a hundred”), from Old French quarter (“fourth”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of quartern?
"quartern" (noun) means one fourth of something.
What is another word for quartern?
Other words for "quartern" include quarter, fourth.
What are the different meanings of quartern?
"quartern" has 2 main meanings: 1. One fourth of something; 2. A loaf of bread that weighs roughly four pounds.
