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   Checker , n. [From Check, v. t.] One who checks.
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   Checker , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Checkered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. échiquier. See Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.]
   To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors.
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   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.
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   Checker, n. [OF. eschequier. See Checker, v. t.]
   A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
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   A pattern in checks; a single check.
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   Checkerwork.
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   ☞ This word is also written chequer.
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