quarter

n//ˈk(w)oː.tɘ//

kvartal, kvart, fjärdedel, kvarts, period, stadsdel, kvarter

  1. (now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]

  2. (historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.]

  3. (time) A fourth part of an hour; a period of fifteen minutes, especially with reference to the quarter before or after the hour. [from 15th c.]

  4. (now, rare, rugby, American football) A quarterback. [from 19th c.]

  5. A division or section of a town or city, especially having a particular character of its own, or associated with a particular group etc. [from 16th c.]

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