n. [ F. See Tapestry. ] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table. [ 1913 Webster ]

On the tapis, or
Upon the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [ R. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. tapissier. ] A maker of tapestry; an upholsterer. [ R. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ F. se tapir to squat. ] To lie close to the ground, so as to be concealed; to squat; to crouch; hence, to hide one's self. [ Written also tappis, tappish, tappice. ] [ Obs. or Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

As a hound that, having roused a hart,
Although he tappish ne'er so soft. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]