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Webster 1913 Edition
Tapis
Ta′pis
,Noun.
[F. See
Tapestry
.] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
On the tapis
, or Upon the tapis
on the table, or under consideration;
as, to lay a motion in Parliament
.on the tapis
Tap′is
,Verb.
T.
To cover or work with figures like tapestry.
[R.]
Holland.
Webster 1828 Edition
Tapis
TA'PIS
,Noun.