arras

1
[ ar-uh s ]
/ ˈær əs /
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noun

a rich tapestry.
a tapestry weave.
a wall hanging, as a tapestry or similar object.
Theater. a curtain suspended loosely across a stage and used as a backdrop or part of a stage setting.

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Origin of arras

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1375–1425; late Middle English, named after Arras

OTHER WORDS FROM arras

ar·rased, adjective

Words nearby arras

arran, arrange, arrangement, arrangements, arrant, arras, arrau, array, arrayal, arrearage, arrears

Definition for arras (2 of 4)

arras2
[ ahr-ahs; Spanish ahr-rahs ]
/ ˈɑr ɑs; Spanish ˈɑr rɑs /

noun (used with a singular verb)

a gift presented at marriage by a husband to his wife in consideration of her dowry.

Origin of arras

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< Spanish: literally, earnest money. See earnest2

Definition for arras (3 of 4)

Arras
[ ar-uh s; French a-rahs ]
/ ˈær əs; French aˈrɑs /

noun

a city in and capital of Pas-de-Calais, in N France: battles in World War I.

Definition for arras (4 of 4)

Pas-de-Calais
[ pahduh-ka-le ]
/ pɑdə kaˈlɛ /

noun

a department in N France. 2607 sq. mi. (6750 sq. km). Capital: Arras.
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Words related to arras

drapery, hanging, dosser

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British Dictionary definitions for arras (1 of 3)

arras
/ (ˈærəs) /

noun

a wall hanging, esp of tapestry

British Dictionary definitions for arras (2 of 3)

Arras
/ (ˈærəs, French arɑs) /

noun

a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop: 40 590 (1999)

British Dictionary definitions for arras (3 of 3)

Pas-de-Calais
/ (French pɑdkalɛ) /

noun

a department of N France, in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, on the Straits of Dover (the Pas de Calais): the part of France closest to the British Isles. Capital: Arras. Pop: 1 451 307 (2003 est). Area: 6752 sq km (2633 sq miles)
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