quartern
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Shop-windows were stoned that night in south and east London; but twenty-four hours later the price of the quartern loaf was 1s. 3d., and a man offering 1s. 2d. would go empty away.
From The Message by Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew)
Flour rose during this season to 60l. per ton, and the quartern loaf in Sydney was sold at 3s. 4d.
From Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. by Davidson, G. F.
On March 5, 1801, the price of the quartern loaf stood as high as 1s.
From The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) by Brodrick, George C. (George Charles)
But I know that by nightfall you could not have purchased a quartern loaf for elevenpence halfpenny within ten miles of Charing Cross.
From The Message by Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew)
Meanwhile take a quartern of the finest flour, and rub in about an ounce of butter.
From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady