trumpery

Apr. 2nd, 2018 07:46 am
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trumpery (TRUHM-puh-ree) - n., showy but worthless finery, bric-a-brac; nonsense, twaddle.


Can also be used adjectivally. Entered the language in the 14th century from Middle French tromperie, deceit; from tromper, to cheat.

Happy April!

---L.
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