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trumpery

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  1. 1. n. Deceit; fraud. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Worthless or deceptive in character. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. nonsensical talk or writing Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. ornamental objects of no great value Source: wordnet
  6. 6. Worthless or deceptive in character. "A trumpery little ring."Thackeray. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n nonsensical talk or writing n ornamental objects of no great value Source: ecdict

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