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Definitions for: Checker [n] (checkers) one of the flat round pieces used in playing checkers
[n] one who checks the correctness of something
[n] an attendant who checks coats or baggage
[v] variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
[v] mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Webster (1913) Definition: Check"er, n. [From Check, v. t.]
One who checks.
Check"er (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Checkered (-[~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.
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.
Note: This word is also written chequer.
Synonyms: check, chequer, chequer
See Also: attendant, attender, check girl, draw, examiner, hatcheck girl, inspector, king, man, motley, piece, tender, variegate, vary
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