First Known Use: 14th century
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quart
noun \ˈkwȯrt\
: a unit of liquid measurement equal to two U.S. pints or 0.946 liters
: a unit of liquid measurement equal to two British pints or 1.14 liters
Full Definition of QUART
1
— see weight table
2
: a vessel or measure having a capacity of one quart
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Origin of QUART
Middle English, from Anglo-French quarte quarter, quart, from feminine of quart, adjective, fourth, from Latin quartus; akin to Latin quattuor four — more at four
QUART Defined for Kids
quart
noun \ˈkwȯrt\
Definition of QUART for Kids
: a measure of liquid capacity that equals two pints (about .95 liter)
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quart
noun \ˈkwȯ(ə)rt\
Medical Definition of QUART
1
: a British unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to 1⁄4 gallon or 69.355 cubic inches or 1.136 liters
2
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to 1⁄4 gallon or 57.75 cubic inches or 0.946 liters
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