Akademik

quadrat
noun
A rectangular area of land, marked for studying its plants, animals, soil, natural processes, etc.

If his Title be ſhort, he Sets it in the middle of the Line, by Setting Quadrats on both ſides: If his Title be long, he Sets the middle Line in the middle: If it make three or more Lines, he Indents the firſt with an m Quadrat, and the other with two m Quadrats.

Syn: quad, space

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