Medieval Latin
scaccus
‘check’
Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Medieval Latin scaccus.
5 English words in this record descend from Medieval Latin scaccus, most familiar first.
- check ← chek ← eschec
- chess ← ches ← eschés
- cheque ← check ← chek ← eschec
- exchequer ← escheker ← escheker ← scaccarium
- checker ← cheker ← escheker ← scaccarium
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Etymograph / Medieval Latin scaccus