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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quarterit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. quartred (1481), quartered.] Four-quarterit, divided into four sections. —1585 Elphinstone Mun. 11/2.
In the chalmer … ane four quarterit buird with tua furmes and sum peces of firine [ed. firme] buirdis louse
