Greek word
trápeza
τράπεζα
What it means
a table or stool, usually for food
a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at interest)
Where it comes from
probably contracted from téssares (τέσσαρες) and pezēi (πεζῇ)