1. v. & n.
--v.tr. (also absol.) (in rummy, canasta, etc.) lay down or declare (one's cards) in order to score points.
--n. a completed set or run of cards in any of these games.
Etymology: G melden announce 2. v.tr. & intr. orig. US merge, blend, combine.
Etymology: perh. f. MELT + WELD(1)