trumpe

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From Old French trompe, from Frankish *trumpa, *trumba, from an imitative Germanic word.

Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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trumpe (plural trumpes or trumpen)

  1. A trumpet, horn, or similar musical instrument.
  2. One who uses or plays such an instrument.
  3. (rare) A chute or channel for water.
Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • English: trump
  • Scots: trump
References
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Etymology 2

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From Old French tromper.

Verb

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trumpe

  1. Alternative form of trumpen