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overtrump

[oh-ver-truhmp, oh-ver-truhmp]
verb (used with or without object) Cards.
  1. to play a higher trump than has already been played.
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Origin of overtrump

First recorded in 1740–50; over- + trump1
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British Dictionary definitions for overtrump

overtrump

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