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.
As a hound that, having roused a hart,
Although he tappish ne'er so soft. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [ R. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Tapestry. ] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table. [ 1913 Webster ]
On the tapis,
Upon the tapis
n. [ F. tapissier. ] A maker of tapestry; an upholsterer. [ R. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [ R. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Tapestry. ] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table. [ 1913 Webster ]
On the tapis,
Upon the tapis
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.
As a hound that, having roused a hart,
Although he tappish ne'er so soft. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]