E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Property Plot (The),
in theatrical language, means a list of all the “properties” or articles which will be required in the play produced. Such as the bell, when Macbeth says, “The bell invites me;” the knock, when it is said, “Heard you that knocking?” tables, chairs, banquets, tankards, etc, etc.
