ARK


Meaning of ARK in English

n. 1 = NOAH'S ARK 1. 2 archaic a chest or box. Ark of the Covenant (or Testimony) a chest or cupboard containing the scrolls or tables of Jewish Law. out of the ark colloq. very antiquated.

[ OE ‘rc f. L arca chest ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.