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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRUMP, v.² Also tromp (Jak.). Of a restive or bad-tempered horse: to kick, stamp, toss up the heels (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XIII. 217, 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1973). [trʌmp]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (15 May):
A mare whin shü's hungry an' maks for trumpin.