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Meaning of 'quartering' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Quartering [ a.]
- Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object.
- At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.
2 . Quartering [ n.]
- A station.
- Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.
- The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.
- One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.
- A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See Quarter, n., 1 (m) (Arch.)
3 . Quartering [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Quartter

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