v.
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dɪˈskɑːd/
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.
n.
/
ˈdɪskɑːd/
a discarded item, especially a card in bridge or whist.
Derivative
- discardable
/dɪsˈkɑːdəb(ə)l/
adj.
Etymology
C16: from dis- + card1.