vt to divide into four equal parts.
2. quartter ·vt to furnish as a portion; to allot.
3. quartter ·vt to divide; to separate into parts or regions.
4. quartter ·vt to arrange (different coats of arms) upon one escutcheon, as when a man inherits from both father and mother the right to bear arms.
5. quartter ·vt to furnish with shelter or entertainment; to supply with the means of living for a time; especially, to furnish shelter to; as, to quarter soldiers.