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Meaning of quartering block | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A block on which the body of a condemned criminal was quartered.

historical

Examples

“The week however passed away without any disclosure : the gallows and quartering block were ready at Tyburn : the sledge and axe were at the door of Newgate”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

quarterite quarterization quarterland Quarterlies quarterlifer quarterlight