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overtrump

American

[oh-ver-truhmp, oh-ver-truhmp] / ˌoʊ vərˈtrʌmp, ˈoʊ vərˌtrʌmp /

verb (used with or without object)

Cards.

to play a higher trump than has already been played.

overtrump British

/ ˌəʊvəˈtrʌmp /

verb

cards to play a trump higher than (one previously played to the trick)

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Etymology

Origin of overtrump

First recorded in 1740–50; over- + trump ¹

Example Sentences

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I have played the game with a man who always keeps his brother to the end, and then brings him out with enormous success, the said brother never failing to overtrump any other card in the pack!

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