tapis

Ta"pis, n. Etym: [F. See Tapestry.] Defn: 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. Tap"is, v. t. Defn: To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [R.] Holland.

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