schaak.
chess
Meaning & usage
chess
check
Where this word comes from
From Middle Dutch schaec, from Old French escac or directly from Medieval Latin scaccus, from Arabic شَاه (šāh), from Classical Persian شاه (šāh, “king”). Doublet of echec.
check; said when one can strike the opponent's king in chess, but the opponent can still make moves to prevent the king from being taken.
Where this word comes from
From Middle Dutch schaec, from Old French escac or directly from Medieval Latin scaccus, from Arabic شَاه (šāh), from Classical Persian شاه (šāh, “king”). Doublet of echec.
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