Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TRUMP, n.2 In pl.: ? successes, triumphs. A nonce usage by Galt, prob. for the sake of the alliteration, of Eng. trump, the taking of a trick at cards, itself a corruption of triumph.Ayr. 1822 Galt Entail xliii.:
What ken ye, Mr. Keelevin, either o' my trumps or my troubles?
