checky
adjective
\ˈchekē\
variants: less commonly
chequey
orchequy
\ˈchekē\Definition of checky
-er/-est
1 : checkered
2 heraldry : divided into usually equilateral rectangles of alternate tinctures
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Origin and Etymology of checky
modification of Middle French eschequé, past participle of eschequer to mark with checks, from eschec check
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