n. [ F. tromperie deceit, fr. tromper to deceive. See Trump to trick. ] 1. Deceit; fraud. [ Obs. ] Grenewey. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish. [ 1913 Webster ] The trumpery in my house, go bring it hither,
for state to catch these thieves. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Upon the coming of Christ, very much, though not all, of this idolatrous trumpery and superstition was driven out of the world. South. [ 1913 Webster ] | 