It was a chequer-board of Queen-Victoria-streets.— America To-day, Observations and Reflections
A 'chequer-board' crew is one that is half white, half black, and works in colour watches.— All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways
She uttered each word roundly and fully as if she were pondering the next move over a chequer-board.— The Fifth Queen Crowned
"Tis all a chequer-board of nights and days— The Rhodesian
"'Tis all a chequer-board of nights and days— The Faith of Islam
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