To variegate with cross lines; to form into little squares, like a chess board, by lines or stripes of different colors. Hence,

To diversify; to variegate with different qualities, scenes, or events. Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and falsehood.

One who checks or restrains; a rebuker.

Achess-board.

Work varied alternately as to its colors or materials; work consisting of cross lines.