word
Quarter
KWAW-rtur
/ˈkwɔːrtɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
quarter
Dictionary meaning
Clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent.
Examples
- We surrendered but asked for quarter, hoping that our captors would be accommodating.
- I had the cobbler replace the quarter on my boots.
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