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
First Known Use: 1887
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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
First Known Use: 1887
Origin and Etymology of meld
blend of melt and weld
First Known Use: 1936
Origin and Etymology of meld
see 3meld
First Known Use: 1954
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