overtrump

verb

over·trump | \ ˌō-vər-ˈtrəmp

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overtrumped; overtrumping; overtrumps

Definition of overtrump

transitive verb

: to trump with a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick

intransitive verb

: to play a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick

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The first known use of overtrump was circa 1729

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