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arras
1[ ar-uhs ]
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.
arras
2[ ahr-ahs; Spanish ahr-rahs ]
noun
- a gift presented at marriage by a husband to his wife in consideration of her dowry.
Arras
3[ ar-uhs; French a-rahs ]
noun
- a city in and capital of Pas-de-Calais, in N France: battles in World War I.
Arras
1/ arɑs; ˈærəs /
noun
- a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop: 40 590 (1999)
arras
2/ ˈærəs /
noun
- a wall hanging, esp of tapestry
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- arrased adjective
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Example Sentences
A smaller doorway, hung with arras of black, is on the left, well toward the front.
It is a noticeable fact that Picardy (Arras and Noyon) furnished both these instruments of reformation!
This personage, to whom many of the churches in this district have been dedicated, was Bishop of Arras in the 6th century.
The word arras comes from Arras, a town in France, which was famous for its beautiful tapestries.
Other accounts bear, that it was upon the Bishop of Arras he drew his sword; which is a somewhat different matter.
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