English Explanatory Dictionary

arras

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tapestry or wall hanging.
name
  1. A city, the capital of Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France, France, the historic centre of the Artois region

Pronunciation

/ˈæɹəs/

Word forms

arras arrases

Etymology

From Middle English arras, from Middle French draps d'Arras, from the city of Arras, which was a major source for tapestries in the 15th century.

Derived words

arrased arrasene
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