DISCARD


Meaning of DISCARD in English

■ verb dɪ'skα:d get rid of (something) as no longer useful or desirable.

↘(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play (a card that is neither of the suit led nor a trump), when one is unable to follow suit.

■ noun 'dɪskα:d a ~ed item, especially a card in bridge or whist.

Derivatives

~able dɪs'kα:dəb(ə)l adjective

Origin

C16: from dis- + card 1 .

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