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† ˈquader, v. Obs. rare.
Also 5–6 quadr-.
[ad. L. quadrāre: see quadrate v., and cf. F. cadrer, quadrer (16th c.).]
a. trans. To square (a number).
b. trans. and intr. = quadrate v. 3.
c1430Art of Nombrynge (E.E.T.S.) 16 [A given number] to be quadrede. 1588Kyd Househ. Philos. Wks. (1901) 269 In the quadering and making euen of the enteries with the expences. 1593― in Fortn. Rev. (1899) LXV. 220 Nor wold indeed the forme of devyne praiers vsed duelie in his Lordship's house have quadred with such reprobates. 1620Shelton Quix. II. iv. vii. 91 The X doth not quader well with him because it sounds harshly. |