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Checker \Check"er\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Checkered} (ch[e^]k"[~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.
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2. 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. --Addison.
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Checkered \Check"ered\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]rd), a.
1. Marked with alternate squares or checks of different color
or material.
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Dancing in the checkered shade. --Milton.
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2. Diversified or variegated in a marked manner, as in
appearance, character, circumstances, etc.; as, a
character with a checkered past
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This checkered narrative. --Macaulay.
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