subs. phr. (old).—Underhand (or secret) dealing: cf. BACK-DOOR WORK.
1604. SHAKESPEARE, Winter’s Tale, iii. 3. This has been some stair-work, some TRUNK-WORK, some behind-door work.
subs. phr. (old).—Underhand (or secret) dealing: cf. BACK-DOOR WORK.
1604. SHAKESPEARE, Winter’s Tale, iii. 3. This has been some stair-work, some TRUNK-WORK, some behind-door work.
