over·trump
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overtrumped; overtrumping; overtrumps
Definition of overtrump
: to trump with a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick
: to play a higher trump card than the highest previously played on the same trick
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“Overtrump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtrump. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of overtrump was circa 1729
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