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.
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Tap"is (?), v. t.
To cover or work with figures like tapestry.
[R.]
Holland.
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