adjective
Etymology: from past participle of quarter (II)
1. : divided into or containing heraldic quarters or quarterings
2.
a. : divided into four equal parts, sections, or regions : cut into quarters
b. : quartersawed — used of lumber (as oak)
c. : cut in four successive layers from the same piece of wood and placed so that each piece forms one quarter of the whole surface thus producing a symmetrical pattern
quartered veneer
3. : furnished with quarters : provided with shelter : lodged , located