Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chek-ee]
- /ˈtʃɛk i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chek-ee]
- /ˈtʃɛk i/
Definitions of chequy word
- adjective chequy divided into several rows of squares of two alternating tinctures: a fess checky, or and azure. 1
- noun chequy (heraldry) Chequered. 1
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Origin of chequy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English cheke(e) < Middle French escheque checked, chequered in pattern, past participle of eschequer, derivative of eschec check1
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Parts of speech for Chequy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chequy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chequy usage trend in Literature
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