E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Laugh in One’s Sleeve (To).
The French is: “Rire sous cape,” or “Rire sous son bonnet.” The German is: “Ins faüstchen lachen.” The Latin is: “In stomacho ridre.” These expressions indicate secret derision; laughing at one, not with one. But such phrases as “In sinu gaudre” mean to feel secret joy, to rejoice in one’s heart of hearts.
re.” These expressions indicate secret derision; laughing at one, not with one. But such phrases as “In sinu gaud
