Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶INPLAY, n. In phr. to hae the inplay, to see behind the scenes, to have inner knowledge.Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 228:
He lauchs in his sleeve that haes the inplay.
