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