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

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

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

If it were a scheme of the most deep-laid coquetry, instead of the result of a lifetime's habit of self-sacrifice, she could not have hit upon a better method of inflaming his passion.

From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda

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

Mr. Spalding was really more stupid than Mr. Hines in all matters of policy and deep-laid plans to accomplish any object.

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