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Quartering: meaning, definitions and examples

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quartering

 

[ หˆkwษ”หrtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

Military action

Quartering refers to the act of providing lodging or accommodation, especially for soldiers or military personnel. In a military context, it often involves the assignment of troops to a specific area for temporary housing. Historically, quartering has also referred to the practice of allowing soldiers to reside in private homes or properties during wartime, which could sometimes lead to tensions between soldiers and civilians. The concept has evolved over time, but it remains closely associated with military operations and logistic strategies.

Synonyms

accommodation, billeting, housing, lodging

Examples of usage

  • The troops were given proper quartering in the town during the campaign.
  • Quartering arrangements must be organized ahead of the military exercise.
  • The soldiers complained about the lack of adequate quartering facilities.
  • During the Revolutionary War, quartering in private homes was controversial.
Context #2 | Verb

Military logistics

To quarter means to assign or provide quarters for troops or military personnel. This term is often used in military logistics to indicate the allocation of space for soldiers to stay. It has historical significance, especially in the context of wartime actions, where provision of shelter could drastically affect troop morale and efficiency. Proper quartering is essential for maintaining military readiness and ensuring the well-being of the service members.

Synonyms

accommodate, house, lodge, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The commander decided to quarter the soldiers in the nearby village.
  • They were quartered in makeshift tents until proper barracks were constructed.
  • The army was quickly quartered in the designated area after their arrival.
  • Commanders are responsible for quartering their troops effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "quartering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quartelamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅŒเคฅเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Viertelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuartal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐั€ั‚ะธั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwartowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ››ๅˆ†ใฎไธ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quartier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuartelamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถrtlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 4๋ถ„์˜ 1

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฒูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtvrcenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtvrtenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ››ๅˆ†ไน‹ไธ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤetrtina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรณrรฐungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉั€ั‚ั‚ะตะฝ ะฑั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถrdรผncรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuartelamiento

Etymology

The term 'quartering' has its roots in the Middle English word 'quarteren', meaning to divide or to distribute. The word evolved from the Old French 'quater', derived from the Latin 'quartare', which means to divide into quarters or parts. The term became more predominant during the medieval period, particularly in the context of feudal society where knights were often provided with lodging in a lord's home. As military practices developed and the need for accommodating troops grew, quartering took on a more specialized meaning within military logistics. The concept gained legal significance with statutes such as the Quartering Act in the 18th century, which mandated that colonial authorities provide shelter to British soldiers, leading to significant unrest and contributing to the American Revolution. Today, quartering remains a critical aspect in military operations, emphasizing the importance of logistics and the welfare of troops.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,574, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.