An automaton, on a clock, that strikes a bell every quarter hour

Less common spelling of one-quarter

One quarter (1/4, ¼, 0.25).

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see quarrel, with, to argue with (someone). / To dispute (an issue or fact).

(transitive) To dispute by arguing; to hash out or battle out (an issue).

One who supports quarantine as a means of preventing the spread of disease.

plural of quarantinist

Support for quarantine as a means of preventing the spread of disease.

Alternative form of hindquarters

(Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) Having one "half-caste" parent; especially, having three Caucasian and one non-Caucasian grandparents