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Forms of Address: Deum

Tapis, tah pee. (Lit.) a carpet. When anything is said to be on the tapis, it means that it has been brought into notice, or that it is under consideration. Te Deum. A song on occasions of thanksgiving; so-called from the first words Te Deum laudamus.

Tempus fugit. Time flies. "Thee, God, we praise."

Terra incognita. An unknown land.

Tête à tête, teyte ah teyte. Face to face. A private interview. A conversation. Ton, tong. (Lit.) tone. Fashion. Taste.

Toto cœlo. By the whole heavens. As opposite the poles. Tout ensemble, too tang sangbl. The general appearance. All parts taken together. Tragédienne, trah hjay dyen. A tragic actress.

Tranchant, trang shang. Keen. That which can cut up an opponent. Trouvaille, troo vi yuh. Anything found unexpectedly. A sudden stroke of good luck.

Ultima ratio. Last resource or expedient.