v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 11 + CHECK. Only found in pa. pple., so that the prefix may be A- particle.] To check, bring to a sudden stop.
c. 1384. Chaucer, Hous of Fame, 2093. And when they metten in that place They wer a-cheked bothe two. [MS. Bodl. a-chekid, Caxt. a chekked, Thynne a checked.]
