A tray on which tea-things are placed.
1773. H. Clay’s Pat., in Sixth Rep. Dep. Kpr., App. II. 161. Of an invention of making, in paper … Screens, Chimney Pieces, Tables, Tea Trays, and Waiters.
1831. Williams, Life & Corr. Sir T. Lawrence, I. 75. Painting sign-boards or tea-trays.
1862. Mrs. H. Wood, Mrs. Hallib., I. i. Two candles … stood on the table behind the tea-tray.
