quarterage en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English quarter Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -agebor. Middle English -age English -age English quarterage From quarter + -age.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A quarterly payment or allowance, tax, pension, or wage paid or received.
- (countable, uncountable) The provision of quarters (as for troops), or the cost of it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quarterages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |