From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Checker \Check"er\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), n. [From Check, v. t.]
One who checks.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Checker \Check"er\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Checkered (ch[e^]k"[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Checkering.]
[From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. ['e]chiquier. See
Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.]
1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by
crossing stripes of different colors.
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2. To variegate or diversify with different qualities,
colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent
alternations of prosperity and adversity.
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Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and
falsehood. --Addison.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Checker \Check"er\, n. [OF. eschequier. See Checker, v. t.]
1. A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
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2. A pattern in checks; a single check.
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3. Checkerwork.
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Note: This word is also written chequer.
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