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QUADRA

\kwˈɒdɹə], \kwˈɒdɹə], \k_w_ˈɒ_d_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of QUADRA

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A fillet, or listel.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A fillet, or listel.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A square border or frame.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In arch., a square frame or border round a bass-relief, panel, &c.; the square piece used to support the pedestals of statues, vases, &c.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A square border or frame round a bass-relief, panel, &c.; a band or fillet of the Ionic base; the plinth or lower member of a podium or continued pedestal.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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