MELD


Meaning of MELD in English

~ 1

■ verb blend; combine.

■ noun a thing formed by ~ing.

Origin

1930s: perh. a blend of melt and weld 1 .

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~ 2

■ verb (in rummy, canasta, and other card games) lay down or declare (a combination of cards) in order to score points.

■ noun a completed set or run of cards in any of these games.

Origin

C19 (orig. US): from Ger. ~en 'announce'.

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