trumpery

Definitions


[ˈtrʌmp(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- attractive articles of little value or use
(e.g: None of your woollen drapery, nor linen drapery, nor any of your frippery or trumpery. I hate ostentation)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting trickery): from Old French tromperie, from tromper ‘deceive’


[ˈtrʌmp(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showy but worthless
(e.g: trumpery jewellery)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting trickery): from Old French tromperie, from tromper ‘deceive’




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