Mil. Obs. rare–1. [F. échiquier chess-board.] In phrase, To retire in échiquier [so Fr. en échiquier (Littré)], i.e., by alternate squares.
1812. Examiner, 20 Dec., 812/1. They retired in echiquier, under a very heavy fire.
Mil. Obs. rare–1. [F. échiquier chess-board.] In phrase, To retire in échiquier [so Fr. en échiquier (Littré)], i.e., by alternate squares.
1812. Examiner, 20 Dec., 812/1. They retired in echiquier, under a very heavy fire.
