The root definition word for Trump in this case is "Trumpery" 1 trumpery, n.; pl. trump'er-les, [Fr. tromp. erie, from tromper, to deceive, cheat.] 1. deceit; fraud. (Obs.] 2. anything calculated to deceive by false show; anything externally splendid but intrinsically of little value; worthless finery. 3. things worn out and of no value; useless matter; trifles; rubbish; nonsense. This idolatrous trumpery and superstition. trashy, paltry trifling; showy but worthless.
The root definition word for Trump in this case is "Trumpery"
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trumpery, n.; pl. trump'er-les, [Fr. tromp. erie, from tromper, to deceive, cheat.]
1. deceit; fraud. (Obs.]
2. anything calculated to deceive by false show; anything externally splendid but intrinsically of little value; worthless finery.
3. things worn out and of no value; useless matter; trifles; rubbish; nonsense.
This idolatrous trumpery and superstition. trashy, paltry trifling; showy but worthless.