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 Quarrel \Quar"rel\, n. [OE. quarel, OF. quarrel, F. carreau, LL.
   quadrellus, from L. quadrus square. See {Quadrate}, and cf.
   {Quadrel}, {Quarry} an arrow, {Carrel}.]
   1. An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly
      had a square head. [Obs.]
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            To shoot with arrows and quarrel.     --Sir J.
                                                  Mandeville.
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            Two arblasts, . . . with windlaces and quarrels.
                                                  --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.
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   2. (Arch.) Any small square or quadrangular member; as:
      (a) A square of glass, esp. when set diagonally.
      (b) A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps,
          etc., make the form nearly square.
      (c) A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile.
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   3. A glazier's diamond. --Simmonds.
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   4. A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a
      diamond-shaped end.
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