ETYM Cf. Old Fren. baubel a child's plaything, French babiole, Italian babbola, Late Lat. baubellum gem, jewel, Latin babulus, a baburrus, foolish.
A mock scepter carried by a court jester.
A trifle or toy; a bauble. knickknack
1. A small ornament, as a jewel, ring, or the like.
2. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
ETYM French tromperie deceit, from tromper to deceive. Related to Trump to trick.
1. Deceit; fraud.
2. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter.