See Also: trump(1)(dictionary)
trump(3)(dictionary)
trump(4)(dictionary)
Trump, Donald J(ohn)(encyclopedia)
trump 1, noun(dictionary)
trump 2, verb(dictionary)

trump(4) (iou)



trump verb2. M16.
[from TRUMP noun2.]
a. verb trans. Put (something) in a person's way as a hindrance or obstruction. M16-E17.
b. verb intrans. Foll. by in: get in a person's way, obstruct or hinder a person. L16-M17.
Cards.
a. verb trans. Play a trump; take a trick with a trump card. L16.
b. verb intrans. Lay a trump on; defeat (a card or player) with a trump. L17.
Dickens Miller ought to have trumped the diamond.
verb trans. fig. Compel (a person) to use on his or her most valuable resource. Now esp. beat, surpass; gain an unexpected advantage over. L16.
L. H. Tribe A state's interest in the fetus completely trumps a woman's liberty.
verb trans. Foll. by up:
a. Put (a person) off with. rare. Only in M17.
b. Bring forward, allege. L17-L18.
c. Fabricate or invent (an accusation, excuse, etc.). L17.
Boardroom He..was arrested on a trumped up traffic offence.
verb trans. Impose or foist (something) upon a person. L17-E18.