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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Discarded; p. pr. & vb. n.Discarding.] 1. (Card Playing) To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards). 2. To cast off as useless or as no longer of service; to dismiss from employment, confidence, or favor; to discharge; to turn away. They blame the favorites, and think it nothing extraordinary that the queen should . . . resolve to discard them. Swift. 3. To put or thrust away; to reject. A man discards the follies of boyhood. I. Taylor. Syn. -- To dismiss; displace; discharge; cashier. Discard" v. i.(Card Playing) To make a discard. Discard" n.(Card Playing) The act of discarding; also, the card or cards discarded. スポンサード リンク
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