ċekkmejt

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Maltese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English checkmate. Doublet of skakkumattu.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ċekkmejt m (plural ċekkmejts)

  1. (chess) checkmate (said when making the conclusive move in chess)
    Synonym: skakkumattu
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