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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chakkerit, a. Also: chakerit, chakkert. [Variant of Chekkerit a.] Chequered, checked.1567 Edinb. Test. I. 59 b.
xxiiij elnis of florence chakkerit silk 1574 Ib. III. 143 b.
Thrie dosane belting chakkert pasmentis 1575 Ib. 387.
Foure elnis of chakkerit worsett 1618 Ib. L. 163 b.
Threttie tua elnis chakerit currall wrocht at xl s the elne 1626 Ib. LIII. 299.
Chakkerit & plaine ribbenis 1632 Ib. LV. 256.
Fyve pair of narrow chakerit gairteris
