Like a ‘chequer’ or chessboard; in squares of alternate colours; with lines crossing at right angles. (Originally in chequer wise.)
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| 释义 | society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > ornamental art and craft > pattern or design > [adverb] > types of pattern (4) chequer-wise1534 Like a ‘chequer’ or chessboard; in squares of alternate colours; with lines crossing at right angles. (Originally in chequer wise.) checkwise1577 An error (in N.E.D.) for checkerwyse (see chequer-wise, adv.), in the following quot.. arabesquely1843 With arabesque designs or patterns; in an arabesque style. checkie-wise1866 Checked, chequered. gen. Hence †checkie-wise adv. |
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