discard


2dis·card

noun \ˈdis-ˌkärd\

Definition of DISCARD

1
a : the act of discarding in a card game b : a card discarded
2
: one that is cast off or rejected

Examples of DISCARD

  1. <toss all of your discards in the garbage>

First Known Use of DISCARD

1744

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