Quartern
[kwɔ:tәn]
Definition
(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.).
(n.) A loaf of bread weighing about four pounds; -- called also quartern loaf.
Typist: Sean
Examples
- Two half-quartern brans; pound of best fresh; piece of double Glo'ster; and, to wind up all, some of the richest sort you ever lushed! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Why here's one man that, in consideration of his wife and large family, has a quartern loaf and a good pound of cheese, full weight. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
Typed by Bush