deep-laid

American  

[deep-leyd] / ˈdipˈleɪd /

adjective

1. carefully, cunningly, or secretly made.

   a deep-laid plot.

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deep-laid British  

adjective

1. (of a plot or plan) carefully worked out and kept secret

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Etymology

Origin of deep-laid

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

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deep-laid

Whether the crime was prompted solely by his own imagination, or whether he was the instrument of any deep-laid conspiracy, was never clearly ascertained, though the latter was the general supposition.—Chambers'

From The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) by Marvin, Frederic Rowland

This was strange; but soon the note from Jame-son was placed in his hands, and when he had read of the deep-laid scheme, he said with a deep sigh, "Whom can we trust now?"

From The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable by Pollard, Josephine

The Literary World says:—"As a story of interest, with a deep-laid and exciting plot, this of the 'Mysterious Mr. Sabin' can hardly be surpassed."

From First Person Paramount by Pratt, Ambrose

Then Sir John unfolded a deep-laid plot, which threw the Aylmer family into a state of unspeakable rapture.

From The Little Princess of Tower Hill by Meade, L. T.

Neither Austria nor the German people had the slightest comprehension of the Minister's deep-laid plans.

From A Short History of Germany by Parmele, Mary Platt