A Scottish term equivalent to "spinning a yarn" meaning telling a tale. Often used in a poker context as a slow-roll baiting a player with talk of weak play before you turn over the nuts. Origin: Muskoka, ON
Mr MacDonald was spinning a iain asking his opponent if he had the King. After waiting a long time, he turned over the nut straight to bust out Eyeball.
by Ohmranger March 20, 2021