meld 1 
(mĕld)
(mĕld)v. meld·ed, meld·ing, melds
v.tr.
To declare or display (a card or combination of cards in a hand) for inclusion in one's score in various card games, such as pinochle.
v.intr.
To present a meld.
n.
A combination of cards to be declared for a score.
[Probably German melden, to announce, from Middle High German, from Old High German meldōn.]