"Qts." meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From English term quarters, i.e. living quarters, by shortening. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Qts. (uncountable)
  1. (US, military, in postal addresses) Abbreviation of quarters used when addressing mail. Tags: US, abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: quarters used when addressing mail Categories (topical): Military

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          "ref": "1958 December 18, “For Sale:—Boat”, in Harmodio Arias, editor, The Panama American, volume 34, Colón: The Panama American Press, Inc., →OCLC, Classifieds, page 10, column 6",
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