Discard

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vi To make a discard.

II. Discard ·noun The act of discarding; also, the card or cards discarded.

III. Discard ·vt To put or thrust away; to Reject.

IV. Discard ·vt To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards).

V. Discard ·vt To cast off as useless or as no longer of service; to dismiss from employment, confidence, or favor; to Discharge; to turn away.