arras
1[ ar-uhs ]
/ 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
11375–1425; late Middle English, named after Arras
OTHER WORDS FROM arras
arrased, adjectiveWords nearby arras
arrange, arranged marriage, arrangement, arrangements, arrant, arras, Arrau, array, arrayal, arrearage, arrears
Definition for arras (2 of 3)
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
2<Spanish: literally, earnest money. See earnest2
Definition for arras (3 of 3)
Arras
[ ar-uhs; 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.
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British Dictionary definitions for arras (1 of 2)
arras
/ (ˈærəs) /
noun
a wall hanging, esp of tapestry
British Dictionary definitions for arras (2 of 2)
Arras
/ (ˈærəs, French arɑs) /
noun
a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop: 40 590 (1999)
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