01 v. t. To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards).
imp. & p. p.
Discarded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Discarding
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1.
To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards).(Card Playing)
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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.
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To put or thrust away; to reject.“A man discards the follies of boyhood.” — I. Taylor.