n.
One of the four \"liberal arts\" making up the quadrivium.
n.
The four \"liberal arts,\" arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy; -- so called by the schoolmen. See Trivium.
n.
The offspring of a mulatto and a white person; a person quarter-blooded.
n. pl.
A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys; -- so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana, which last included man alone.
n.
One of the Quadrumana.
a.
Having four hands; of or pertaining to the Quadrumana.
n.
An animal having four feet, as most mammals and reptiles; -- often restricted to the mammals.
a.
Having four feet; of or pertaining to a quadruped.
a.
Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance.
n.
four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages.
imp. & p. p.
of Quadruple
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Quadruple
v. t.
To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.
v. i.
To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.
a.
Fourfold; folded or doubled twice.
imp. & p. p.
of Quadruplicate
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Quadruplicate
v. t.
To make fourfold; to double twice; to quadruple.