(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:41:25

Ta"pis (?), n. [F. See Tapestry.]

Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.

On, or Upon, the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.

 

© Webster 1913.

Tap"is (?), v. t.

To cover or work with figures like tapestry.

[R.]

Holland.

 

© Webster 1913.

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