quarter day

noun

chiefly British
: the day which begins a quarter of the year and on which a quarterly payment often falls due

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So, a leap day was added to the calendar every four years to account for the quarter day. Julian Dossett, Space.com, 29 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quarter day was in the 15th century

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“Quarter day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarter%20day. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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