Tapis
Pronunciation : Ta"pis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. See Tapestry.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Tap"is
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [R.] Holland.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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