It is quite interesting to see how some words are originated. 'Quarter': To spare the life of an enemy in one's power- or to grant a quarter to an enemy. Both shows the same meaning.This word originated from an ancient agreement between te Dutch and the Spaniards that the ransom of a soldier should be a quarter of his pay. This might have meant to 'grant condition'. In this sense quarter was commonly used once.
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