meld
1[ meld ]
/ mɛld /
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verb (used with or without object)
to announce and display (a counting combination of cards in the hand) for a score.
noun
the act of melding.
any combination of cards to be melded.
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Origin of meld
11895–1900; <German melden to announce; akin to Middle English melden,Old English meldian to make known
Definition for meld (2 of 2)
meld2
[ meld ]
/ mɛld /
verb (used with or without object)
to merge; blend.
noun
a blend.
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British Dictionary definitions for meld (1 of 2)
meld1
/ (mɛld) /
verb
(in some card games) to declare or lay down (cards), which then score points
noun
the act of melding
a set of cards for melding
Word Origin for meld
C19: from German melden to announce; related to Old English meldian
British Dictionary definitions for meld (2 of 2)
meld2
/ (mɛld) /
verb
to blend or become blended; combine
Word Origin for meld
C20: blend of melt + weld 1
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