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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RELATED WORDS
merge, fuse, mingle, associate, marry, unite, amalgamate, mix, compound, intermingle, dissolve, interface, interblend, interfuse
Nearby words
melchior, melchior, lauritz, melchite, melchites, melchizedek, meld, melder, meldrew, meleager, meleagrides, melee
Origin of meld
11895–1900; < German melden to announce; akin to Middle English melden, Old English meldian to make known
Definition for melded (2 of 2)
meld
2[ meld ]
/ mɛld /
verb (used with or without object)
to merge; blend.
noun
a blend.
SYNONYMS FOR meld
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British Dictionary definitions for melded (1 of 2)
meld
1/ (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 melded (2 of 2)
meld
2/ (mɛld) /
verb
to blend or become blended; combine
Word Origin for meld
C20: blend of melt + weld 1
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