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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Kadre, n. (OF. cadre (Godef.) quarter (of the moon), (Brit.) med. L. quadra id., med. L. quadrum (Du Cange) quarter (of anything): ? a quarter division of a territory.) —1160 Facs. Nat. MSS. I. 17 (= Regesta I. 194).
