German Origin
Mauer
German: "Mauer" — wall; you're "walling off" and refusing to pick
Definition
To deliberately pass on a pickable hand, often to avoid risk or because the blind looks unfavorable. Considered poor etiquette by some players.
Example
“He had 6 trump but mauered anyway — didn't trust the blind.”
Related Terms
Pass
To decline picking up the blind. If all players pass, a Leaster is played (or forced pick, depending on rules).
Pick
To take the blind cards. The picker leads their team against the defenders and must choose what to bury and which Ace to call.
Blind
The two face-down cards dealt in the center of the table. The player who "picks" takes these cards into their hand.