quartern

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He had just bailed out the boat, when stooping down, he put his hand in, and, feeling round, discovered to his great joy a large piece of bread, the best part of a quartern loaf.

From Adrift in a Boat by Kingston, William Henry Giles

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)

When Ben heard that, he gave his trousers one hitch, and calls for a quartern, drinks it off with a sigh, and leaves the house, believing it all to be true.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

The quartern loaf of 4 lb. or 64 oz. now costs 5d., wheat being very cheap.

From The History of London by Besant, Walter, Sir

Cut into eight half quarters a quartern loaf, two days old; it must neither be newer nor staler.

From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William