Sc. Obs. rare. [(?) Back-formation from TRUMPERY.] A thing of small value, a trifle; pl. goods of small value, trumpery.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, V. xii. 47. From distructioun deliuer … Thir sobir trumpis, and mene grayth of Troianis. Ibid., VIII. Prol. 107. Ten tendis ar a trump, bot gif he tak ma, Ane kinrik of paroch kyrkis cuppillit with commendis.
