Chapter Chat to Chore of C by Soule's Synonymes

2. Counter, register, corresponding indenture, corresponding cipher.

3. Mark, symbol, sign.

4. Order for money.

5. Ticket, certificate of right.

6. Checkered cloth.

Check, v. a.

1. Restrain, curb, bridle, hinder, obstruct, repress, counteract, control, put a restraint, upon, hold in check, put a damper upon, nip in the bud.

2. Reprove, chide, reprimand, rebuke.

3. Note with a mark.

Checker, v. a. Variegate, diversify.

Checkerberry, n. Partridge-berry, squaw-vine, winter-clover (Mitchella repens).

Checkers, n. pl. Draughts.

Checkmate, v. a. Beat (at chess), conquer, vanquish, put in check, put completely at fault, corner, entirely thwart.

Cheek by jowl. Close (as in familiar intercourse), face to face, side by side, tête-à-tête, in close proximity.

Cheep, v. n., v. a., and n. Pipe, peep, chirp, squeak, creak.

Cheer, n.

1. Gladness, joy, gayety, mirth, merriment. See cheerfulness.

2. Entertainment, provisions, food, repast, viands, victuals.

3. Acclamation, shout of applause, huzza, hurrah.

Cheer, v. a.

1. Gladden, exhilarate, inspirit, enliven, animate, incite, encourage.

2. Comfort, console, solace, make cheerful.