Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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IN-DRAWING, ppl.adj. Also reduplic. form in-and-in-drawing. Appar. = ingratiating, insinuating, fawning.Sc. 1837 Chambers's Jnl. (10 June) 155:
The boss, meaningless professions o' mony a pridefu', selfish, in-and-in drawing creatur, that thinks himsel' a man.
