chequering adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •That chequers something in pattern.[…] Above, the azure sky was glowing, Beneath, the flood, like silver flowing, Around in chequering light and shade, Her hues delighted Spring display'd; […] — 1827 noun1 •A chequered pattern.What awful perspective! while from our sight / With gradual stealth the lateral windows hide / Their Portraitures, their stone-work glimmers, dyed / In the soft chequerings of a sleepy light. — 1821 formschequerings · more chequering · most chequering