Definition of quartering

• p. pr. & vb. n. - of Quartter
• a. - Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object.
• a. - At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.
• n. - A station.
• n. - Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.
• n. - The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.
• n. - One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.
• n. - A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See Quarter, n., 1 (m) (Arch.)