释义 |
quartered adjective Etymology: from past participle of quarter (II) 1. : divided into or containing heraldic quarters or quarterings 2. a. : divided into four equal parts, sections, or regions : cut into quarters b. : quartersawed — used of lumber (as oak) c. : cut in four successive layers from the same piece of wood and placed so that each piece forms one quarter of the whole surface thus producing a symmetrical pattern < quartered veneer > 3. : furnished with quarters : provided with shelter : lodged, located |