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meld

verb \ ˈmeld \

Definition of meld

transitive verb
:to declare or announce (a card or combination of cards) for a score in a card game especially by placing face up on the table
intransitive verb
:to declare a card or combination of cards as a meld

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Origin and Etymology of meld

German melden to announce, from Old High German meldōn; akin to Old English meldian to announce, Lithuanian malda prayer

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meld

noun

Definition of meld

:a card or combination of cards that is or can be melded in a card game

Origin and Etymology of meld

see 1meld

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meld

verb

Definition of meld

:merge, blend
  • Cook the sauce slowly to let the flavors meld.

Origin and Etymology of meld

blend of melt and weld

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meld

noun

Definition of meld

:blend, mixture
  • a meld of Christian and Jewish customs

Origin and Etymology of meld

see 3meld

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