English Explanatory Dictionary

chequy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɛki/

Word forms

chequy checky chequey

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman escheké, eschequé (“chequered”), from eschec (“chess, check”). Influenced by chequ(er) + -y and check.

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