Ta`bleau" (?), n.; pl. Tableaux (#). [F., dim. fr. L. tabula a painting. See Table.]
1.
A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
2.
A representation of some scene by means of persons grouped in the proper manner, placed in appropriate postures, and remaining silent and motionless.
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Ta`bleau", n. (Solitaire)
The arrangement, or layout, of cards.
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