Trump
/trʌmp/noun
A card of a suit that ranks above the others in a game.
Did you know?The term 'trump' originally referred to a card that could 'trump' or override others, linking it to deceitful tactics in games and life alike.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
trumpe
“A trumpet, or a device used for signaling.”
15th Century
Middle French
trompe
“A trumpet or horn, often associated with announcing or proclaiming.”
Old French
French
trompe
“To deceive or cheat, as in misleading an opponent.”
16th Century
English
trump
“To outdo or surpass; to cheat or deceive in card games.”
Modern English
English
trump
“A term used in card games for a suit that beats others and implies cunning tactics.”