Quarte

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  • n. The fourth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at neck height.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Same as 2d Carte.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Same as quart.
  • Word Usage
    "Once, indeed, thrusting in quarte, Tracy's point, aimed too high, flashed above the other's guard and ripped the cambric shirt at the sleeve."
    Variant
    Carte   
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