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Jan 16

You know the word trumpery has been around since 1456. I am surprised that it is not now in more common usage.

Trumpery 1456

"deceit, trickery," from M.Fr tromperie (15c.), from tromper "to deceive", of uncertain origin.

Spelling influenced by trump (v.). Meaning "showy but worthless finery" is first recorded in 1610.

Investor and art collector.

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