arras

[ 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.

Origin of arras

1375–1425; late Middle English, named after Arras

OTHER WORDS FROM arras

arrased, adjective

Words 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

<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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Example sentences from the Web for arras

The area of the German withdrawal had spread over a front of a hundred miles from Arras in the north to Soissons in the south.
A Short History of the Great War|A. F. Pollard
He was nominated by S. Aubert, bishop of Arras, his vicar216general.
The Lives of the Saints, Volume III (of 16): March|Sabine Baring-Gould
Louis entered Arras on March 4th, and Marie soon found that her troubles had but just begun.
Women of Medival France|Pierce Butler
Malcolm next suddenly raised up the arras, which with as much haste and promptitude he let fall behind him and Bruce.
The Eve of All-Hallows, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Matthew Weld Hartstonge

From the first days of October this army waged violent conflicts in the region of Arras and of Lens.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)|Various

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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单词	arras
释义	arras ¹ [ ar-uhs ] / ˈær əs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR arras ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of arras ¹ 1375–1425; late Middle English, named after Arras OTHER WORDS FROM arras arrased, adjective Words 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. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for arras The area of the German withdrawal had spread over a front of a hundred miles from Arras in the north to Soissons in the south. A Short History of the Great War\|A. F. Pollard He was nominated by S. Aubert, bishop of Arras, his vicar216general. The Lives of the Saints, Volume III (of 16): March\|Sabine Baring-Gould Louis entered Arras on March 4th, and Marie soon found that her troubles had but just begun. Women of Medival France\|Pierce Butler Malcolm next suddenly raised up the arras, which with as much haste and promptitude he let fall behind him and Bruce. The Eve of All-Hallows, Vol. 3 (of 3)\|Matthew Weld Hartstonge From the first days of October this army waged violent conflicts in the region of Arras and of Lens. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)\|Various 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) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to arras drapery, hanging, dosser
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arras

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Definition for arras (2 of 3)

noun (used with a singular verb)

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Definition for arras (3 of 3)

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