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tapis
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tapis \Ta"pis\, n. [F. See Tapestry .] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table. On the tapis , or Upon the tapis , on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Among cultures in the Philippines , Tapis may generally refer to a single rectangular piece of cloth one wraps around oneself as clothing, but usually specifically applies to a colorful hand-woven wraparound skirt which was commonly used by women throughout ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery [syn: tapestry ]
Usage examples of tapis.
To be informed what the Galaxy Gallery of British Beauty is about, and means to be about, and what Galaxy marriages are on the tapis, and what Galaxy rumours are in circulation, is to become acquainted with the most glorious destinies of mankind.
The number and names of the bridesmaids were being settled, the dresses were on the tapis, the invitations to be given were talked over.
Il gagna, laissa sa mise et son gain sur le tapis, gagna une seconde fois, puis une troisieme.
Perhaps with Basil Pilgrim on the tapis, the Seacliff will be less catholic, but I doubt it.
To be informed what the Galaxy Gallery of British Beauty is about, and means to be about, and what Galaxy marriages are on the tapis, and what Galaxy rumors are in circulation, is to become acquainted with the most glorious destinies of mankind.
Cecil Ackroyd thought of the Ferrars affair when it came on the tapis.