Check"er, n. [From Check, v. t.] One who checks.

Check"er (ch&ebreve;k"&etilde;r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Checkered (- &etilde;rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. échiquier. See Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.] 1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors.

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.

Check"er, n. [OF. eschequier. See Checker, v. t.]

1. A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.

2. A pattern in checks; a single check.

3. Checkerwork.

&fist; This word is also written chequer.

• One who checks something.
  
• The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.
       There was a long line at the grocery store because the checker was so slow.
  
• A playing piece in the game of checkers (British: draughts).