E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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in cricket, is the turn of the team to be bowled to by their opponents. The persons who bat are having their innings given them; and the innings of an individual is the time he holds the bat. | 1 |
A good innings. One in which the batsman has made several runs. Figuratively, a run of luck or business. | 2 |
He has had a long innings. A good long run of luck. A term in cricket for the time that the eleven are in, or not out as scouts. | 3 |
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