tromp
to tramp or trample.
to defeat soundly; trounce.
Origin of tromp
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Cor·ne·lis [kawr-ney-lis], /kɔrˈneɪ lɪs/, 1629–91, and his father, Maar·ten Har·perts·zoon [mahr-tuhn -hahr-puhrt-sohn], /ˈmɑr tən ˈhɑr pərtˌsoʊn/, 1597–1653, Dutch admirals.
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How to use tromp in a sentence
This will ensure that your dog stays warm and dry as they tromp around and play in the snow, rain, and anywhere else you might take them.
Best dog coats: Pet clothes to keep any dog warm | PopSci Commerce Team | February 17, 2021 | Popular-ScienceVan tromp was naturally the first to recover; he put out his hand with a fine gesture.
Tales and Fantasies | Robert Louis StevensonVan tromp was himself again, and in a most delightful humour within three minutes of the first explosion.
Tales and Fantasies | Robert Louis StevensonThe girl had tamed her father, Van tromp had gone obediently to bed: so much was obvious to the watcher in the road.
Tales and Fantasies | Robert Louis StevensonThat,” said Van tromp, “was when I had to paint those dirty daubs of mine.
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“I behave to that girl, sir, like an archdeacon,” replied Van tromp warmly.
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British Dictionary definitions for Tromp
/ (Dutch tromp) /
Cornelius (Martenszoon) (korˈneɪlɪs). 1629–91, Dutch admiral, who fought during the 2nd and 3rd Anglo-Dutch Wars
his father, Maarten (Harpertszoon) (ˈmartən). 1598–1653, Dutch admiral, who fought in the 1st Anglo-Dutch War: killed in action
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