n. 1. a. A group of temporary or long-term billets for troops. b. Assignment of troops to temporary or long-term quarters. 2. A permanent military installation in India. 3. a. A site where weapons collected from armed factions are stored under guard, as after a ceasefire. b. The collection and storage of such weapons. [From CANTON, to quarter soldiers.] |
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