quarterage: Meaning and Definition of

quar•ter•age

Pronunciation: (kwôr'tur-ij), [key]
— n.
  1. the act of providing troops with living accommodations.
  2. the cost of such accommodations.
  3. a shelter or lodging.
  4. a quarterly payment, charge, or allowance.
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