quarte

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Definition of quarte in English English dictionary: The fourth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at neck height; A position in thrusting or parrying, with the inside of the hand turned upward and the point of the weapon toward the adversary's right breast; Same as 2d Carte; Parry #4; blade up and to the inside, wrist supinated; The fourth of eight defensive positions in fencing; A guard that closes the high inside line; The small sword, transitional and modern fencers name for the guard which closes the high inside line; The fourth guard or parry; blocking the opponent's blade by moving it high and to the inside so it points beyond the chest or stomach; A measure of liquid (i e : A quarte of milk Or indeed a quarton of milk)

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