Where does “trumpe” come from?
trumpe (Middle English) comes from Old French trompe, from Frankish trumpa — trump, trumpet; trumpet.
trumpe (Middle English): A trumpet, horn, or similar musical instrument;...
Definitions
- A trumpet, horn, or similar musical instrument;...
Ancestry of “trumpe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | trompe | trump, trumpet; horn, trump, trumpet |
| 2 | Frankish | trumpa | trump, trumpet; trumpet |
Words derived from “trumpe”