 
		
		Definition of quarter:
		
		
		(n) :
		
		any one of 
four equal parts into which something has been divided; (United States and Canada) A coin worth 25 cents
		
 
								
				"Sir, they have asked for quarter." "Have they? Well, we will give no quarter."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to divide into quarters; to provide housing for military personnel or other equipment
		
								
				"quarter the horses in the third stable."