1. a small territorial district, especially one of the states of the Swiss confederation.
2. (in a department of France) a division of an arrondissement.
3. a square area in the dexter chief, or right-hand corner, of an escutcheon, often distinctively treated: a diminutive of the dexter chief quarter.
4. a pilaster or similar feature projecting from the corner of a building.
5. a division, part, or portion of anything.

6. to divide into parts or portions.
7. to divide into cantons or territorial districts.
8. to allot quarters to (soldiers, troops, etc.).

1. a seaport in and the capital of Guangdong province, in southeastern China, on the Zhu Jiang.
2. a city in northeastern Ohio: location of the football Hall of Fame.
3. a city in eastern Massachusetts.
4. a city in western central Illinois.
5. a town in central Mississippi.

1. any of the 23 political divisions of Switzerland
2. a subdivision of a French arrondissement
3. a small square or oblong charge on a shield, usually in the top left corner

4. to divide into cantons
5. (esp formerly) to allocate accommodation to (military personnel)

1. a port in SE China, capital of Guangdong province, on the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River): the first Chinese port open to European trade. Pop: 3 881 000 (2005 est)
2. a city in the US, in NE Ohio. Pop: 80 806 (2000)

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