† aˈcheck,v.Obs. [f. a- prefix 11 + check. Only found in pa.pple., so that the prefix may be a- particle.] To check, bring to a sudden stop. c1384Chaucer H. 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.]