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

Spencer has pointed out that the Universe is one deep-laid framework for the production of such beneficent contrivances.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 by Various

The Rev. Mr. Hines, with all his wisdom, sound judgment, and experience, became, unwittingly, an important instrument and apologist in this deep-laid scheme to rid the country of Protestant missionaries and American settlements.

From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry

That one unguarded word betrayed to Waldemar that the opposition to which he had thus far attached little importance, was the result of a deep-laid scheme on the part of his mother.

From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

This plan delighted Miss Ruth, but I saw in it the beginning of the workings of a deep-laid scheme.

From The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine by Stockton, Frank Richard

A deep-laid plot was hatched to hamper British bankers so that they could not lend money to France and Russia.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 by Parrott, James Edward