TAPIS
Source: 567
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.
Source: 567
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.