quartern Synonyms
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quartern Meaning
Wordnet
quartern (n)
one of four equal parts
Webster
quartern (n.)
A quarter. Specifically: (a) The fourth part of a pint; a gill. (b) The fourth part of a peck, or of a stone (14 ibs.).
A loaf of bread weighing about four pounds; -- called also quartern loaf.
quartern Sentence Examples
- The baker divided the dough into quarters, forming each into a quartern loaf.
- In medieval England, a quartern of grain was a common measure for trade.
- The recipe called for a quartern of flour to make a large batch of bread.
- He purchased a quartern of cheese from the market to accompany the bread.
- During rationing in wartime, families were limited to a quartern of meat per week.
- The merchant sold a quartern of sugar to each customer, ensuring fair distribution.
- She handed the baker a coin in exchange for a quartern of fresh-baked bread.
- The innkeeper served ale by the quartern to thirsty travelers.
- In colonial America, a quartern of tobacco was a standard unit for trade.
- The butcher weighed out a quartern of beef for the customer, wrapping it carefully in paper.
FAQs About the word quartern
one of four equal partsA quarter. Specifically: (a) The fourth part of a pint; a gill. (b) The fourth part of a peck, or of a stone (14 ibs.)., A loaf of bread
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The baker divided the dough into quarters, forming each into a quartern loaf.
In medieval England, a quartern of grain was a common measure for trade.
The recipe called for a quartern of flour to make a large batch of bread.
He purchased a quartern of cheese from the market to accompany the bread.
