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English word discard comes from English despiteous, English card

despiteous (English)

Dispiteous.. Full of contempt or ill will; opprobrious; insulting.

card (English)

(US) To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.. (dated) To play cards. (songbird) (dated, textiles) A comb- or brush-like device or tool to raise the nap on a fabric.. (dated, textiles) A machine for disentangling the fibres of wool prior to spinning.. (textiles) A hand-held tool formed similarly to a hairbrush but with bristles of wire or other rigid material. It is used [...]

discard (English)

A discarded playing card in a card game.. Anything discarded. (intransitive, card games) To make a discard; to throw out a card.. (transitive) to throw away, to reject.. To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.

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