3. Cavil, find fault, carp.
    4. Disagree, clash, jar, be discordant.

Quarrelsome, a. Irascible, choleric, irritable, petulant, cross, contentious, disputatious.

Quarry, n.

    1. Stone-pit, stone-bed.
    2. Prey (especially that of the hunting falcon), game, object of the chase.
    3. Pane of glass.

Quart, n. Two pints, fourth part of a gallon.

Quarter, n.

    1. Fourth part.
    2. District, region, territory, locality, place.
    3. Mercy (granted by a conqueror).
    4. Station, position, location, specific place.
    5. Proper position, specific place, special location.

Quarter, v. a.

    1. Divide in four equal parts.
    2. Divide, separate into parts, cut to pieces.
    3. Lodge, billet, furnish with quarters (as soldiers).
    4. Allot, share, deal out, furnish.

Quarter, v. n. Lodge, abide, have lodgings, be stationed.

Quarter-note, n. Crotchet.


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