quad

( n.)

   1. Two bits; syn. for {quarter}, {crumb}, {tayste}.

   2. A four-pack of anything (compare {hex}, sense 2).

   3.  The  rectangle  or box glyph used in the APL language for various
   arcane purposes mostly related to I/O. Former Ivy-Leaguers and Oxford
   types  are  said  to associate it with nostalgic memories of dear old
   University.

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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {crumb}{hex}{nybble}{quarter}]