01 n. Deceit; fraud.
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Deceit; fraud.[Obs.]
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Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish.“The trumpery in my house, go bring it hither, for state to catch these thieves.” — Shak.“Upon the coming of Christ, very much, though not all, of this idolatrous trumpery and superstition was driven out of the world.” — South.