Geviert

Meaning

1. (dated, neuter, strong) square
2. (neuter, strong) quad, quadrat; (usually) em quad

Concepts

em

em quad

full-pitch character

Synonyms

Quadrat

Rechteck

Vierling

Viereck

m-Quadrat

Tetragon

Translations

carré

Dialects

Basel-Landschaft

gviert

Data provided by: Deutsch-Schweizerdeutsches Wörterbuch

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡəˈfiːɐ̯t/

Etymology

Nominalization of the adjective geviert (16th century).
Old High German gifiorōt, Middle High German gevier(e)t, from vieren.