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Definitions for: Quaternity [n] the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
Webster (1913) Definition: Qua*ter"ni*ty, n. [LL. quaternitas, fr. L. quaterni
four each: cf. F. quaternit['e].]
1. The number four. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne.
2. The union of four in one, as of four persons; -- analogous
to the theological term trinity.
Synonyms: 4, four, foursome, IV, Little Joe, quadruplet, quartet, quatern, quaternary, quaternion, tetrad
See Also: digit, figure
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