Checker \check"er\ (chêk"[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p Checkered (-[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. échiquier. , n., and cf. 3d checker.]

1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors, shades, or patterns [syn: check, chequer]
2. To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity

   Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and falsehood. --Addison

Checker \check"er\, n. [OF. eschequier. ]

1. One who checks the correctness of something
2. an attendant who checks coats or baggage
3. A pattern in checks; a single check
4. Checkerwork