Definition of "tea-things" [tea-things]

• The articles of the tea-service taken collectively; more especially, the tea-pot, tea-cups, etc. Compare tea-set, tea-service.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "In immaculate ducks, a house Japanese brought out the tea-things, followed by a Japanese maid, pretty as"
• "He found breakfast-a plate of cold pastries, and tea-things laid out for him on the table beside the hearth-stove-but no Idalia."
• "Idalia finished her tea, washed out the cup, and left the tea-things out where Kellen would find them."