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n.[From Check, v. t.] One who checks. Check"er (chk"r), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Checkered (-rd); p. pr. & vb. n.Checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. chiquier. See Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.] 1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors. 2. To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity. Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and falsehood. Addison. Check"er n.[OF. eschequier. See Checker, v. t.] 1. A piece in the game of draughts or checkers. 2. A pattern in checks; a single check. 3. Checkerwork. This word is also written chequer. スポンサード リンク
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