arras

¹

[ ar-uhs ]

noun

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

arras

²

[ ahr-ahs; Spanish ahr-rahs ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

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

Arras

³

[ ar-uhs; French a-rahs ]

noun

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

Arras

¹

/ arɑs; ˈærəs /

noun

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

arras

²

/ ˈærəs /

noun

1. a wall hanging, esp of tapestry

Other Words From

• arrased adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arras¹

1375–1425; late Middle English, named after Arras

Origin of arras²

< Spanish: literally, earnest money. See earnest ²

Example Sentences

He met Lluvia Arras, L.A.-based author of “A Kids Book About Blended Families,” when their sons were playing soccer together.

From Los Angeles Times

Meeting authors like Robledo and Arras has drawn Marez into L.A.’s literary world and taught him tricks of a trade that is often opaque to outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times

He met Lluvia Arras, L.A.-based author of “A Kids Book About Blended Families,” when their sons were playing soccer together.

From Los Angeles Times

Meeting authors like Robledo and Arras has drawn Marez into L.A.’s literary world and taught him tricks of a trade that is often opaque to outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times

In April 1917, an offensive by British and Canadian troops at the city of Arras in northern France bogged down in sleet, snow, and ankle-deep mud.

From Literature

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