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Middle English
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman escheker, from Medieval Latin scaccarium. Doublet of cheker.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛsˌt͡ʃɛˈkeːr/, /ɛsˈt͡ʃɛkər/
Noun
escheker
- A chessboard or checkerboard.
- The Exchequer (English fiscal department)
- (by extension, rare) A municipal treasury.
Descendants
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Old French
Noun
escheker oblique singular, m (oblique plural eschekers, nominative singular eschekers, nominative plural escheker)
- (Anglo-Norman) Alternative form of eschekier
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