v. Obs. rare. Also 5–6 quadr-. [ad. L. quadrāre: see QUADRATE v., and cf. F. cadrer, quadrer (16th c.).] a. trans. To square (a number). b. trans. and intr. = QUADRATE v. 3.
c. 1430. Art of Nombrynge (E.E.T.S.), 16. [A given number] to be quadrede.
1588. Kyd, Househ. Philos., Wks. (1901), 269. In the quadering and making euen of the enteries with the expences. Ibid. (1593), in Fortn. Rev. (1899), LXV. 220. Nor wold indeed the forme of devyne praiers vsed duelie in his Lordship’s house have quadred with such reprobates.
1620. Shelton, Quix., II. IV. vii. 91. The X doth not quader well with him because it sounds harshly.
