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quadded

[kwod]

quad

2[kwod] noun, verb, quad·ded, quad·ding. Printing.
noun
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Also called quadrat. a piece of type metal of less height than the lettered types, serving to cause a blank in printed matter, used for spacing.
verb (used with object)
2.
to space out (matter) by means of quads.

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Quadded is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1875–80; short for quadrat

un·quad·ded, adjective
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