TRUMPERY


Meaning of TRUMPERY in English

archaic

■ noun ( plural trumperies ) articles, practices, or beliefs of superficial appeal but little real value or worth.

■ adjective showy but worthless.

Origin

ME (denoting trickery): from OFr. tromperie , from tromper 'deceive'.

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