Med. [a. F. tapotement, f. tapoter to tap: see -MENT.] Percussion, esp. as a part of the treatment in massage.
1889. Lancet, 2 March, 423/1. Best attained by certain manipulations which include circular movements, kneading, and tapotement.
1896. Allbutt’s Syst. Med., I. 374. Tapotement is the application of rapid blows delivered with the ulnar edge of the band.
