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Deceit; fraud.

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  1. n. Deceit; fraud.
  2. n. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish.
  3. a. Worthless or deceptive in character.
  4. n. nonsensical talk or writing
  5. n. ornamental objects of no great value
  6. Worthless or deceptive in character. "A trumpery little ring."Thackeray.
  7. n nonsensical talk or writing n ornamental objects of no great value