Ta″pis (?), n. [F. See Tapestry.] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
On, orUpon, the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Ta″pis (?), n. [F. See Tapestry.] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
On, orUpon, the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.