in petto adverbial phr. [ɪn 'pɛtǝʊ] L17.[Italian = in the breast.]1. In contemplation; undisclosed, secretly, (esp. of the appointment of cardinals not named as such).
L17.2. [By confusion with PETTY adjective.] In miniature, on a small scale; in short.
M19. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲