quā̆dra, ae, f., a square.
I In gen.: qui locus gradibus in quadram formatus est, Fest. s. v. Romanam, p. 262 Müll.—
II In partic.
A In arch.
1 The lowest and largest member of the base of a pedestal , the foundation-stone , socle , plinth , Vitr. 3, 3.—
2 Any small member for the separation of larger ones , a platband , list , fillet , Vitr. 3, 3; 10, 2.—
B A table to eat from , a dining-table (as these were usually square; cf. Varr. L. L. 5, § 118 Müll.): patulis nec parcere quadris, of the pieces of bread used as plates, Verg. A. 7, 115.— Hence, alienā vivere quadrā, to live from another’s table (as a parasite), Juv. 5, 2. —
C A (square) bit , piece , morsel : et mihi dividuo findetur munere quadra, Hor. Ep. 1, 17, 49: casei, Mart. 12, 32, 18: placentae, id. 6, 75, 1; 9, 92, 18: panis, Sen. Ben. 4, 29, 2.