3. (Her.) (a) The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments. (b) One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.
4. (Arch.)
Defn: A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See Quarter, n., 1 (m) (Arch.) Gwilt. Quartering block, a block on which the body of a condemned criminal was quartered. Macaulay.
QUARTERLY
Quar"ter*ly, a.
1. Containing, or consisting of, a fourth part; as, quarterly seasons.
2. Recurring during, or at the end of, each quarter; as, quarterly payments of rent; a quarterly meeting.
QUARTERLY
Quar"ter*ly, n.; pl. Quarterlies (.
Defn: A periodical work published once a quarter, or four times in a year.
QUARTERLY
Quar"ter*ly, adv.
1. By quarters; once in a quarter of a year; as, the returns are made quarterly.