Chequy
//ˈt͡ʃɛki// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines. not-comparable
"Sometimes the Princess was seen conferring spiritedly with the Spongiatosta security details posted about the streets nearby, whose livery bore the ancient family arms, a sponge couchant on a field chequy with flames at the foot."
Example
More examples"Sometimes the Princess was seen conferring spiritedly with the Spongiatosta security details posted about the streets nearby, whose livery bore the ancient family arms, a sponge couchant on a field chequy with flames at the foot."
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman escheké, eschequé (“chequered”), from eschec (“chess, check”). Influenced by chequ(er) + -y and check.
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