Definitions

1. noun

A person who is responsible for the maintenance and management of a large estate or property, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The quarender of the estate was tasked with overseeing its upkeep and financial management.”

2. noun

A term used in some historical contexts to describe a person who manages or supervises a particular area or domain.

“The quarender of the kingdom was responsible for maintaining law and order across the land.”