First Known Use: 1887
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1meld
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 of MELD
German melden to announce, from Old High German meldōn; akin to Old English meldian to announce, Lithuanian malda prayer
2meld
noun
Definition of MELD
: a card or combination of cards that is or can be melded in a card game
First Known Use of MELD
1887
3meld
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4meld
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