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

Etymograph / Medieval Latin scaccus