I. ˈarəs also ˈer- sometimes -ˌras or -aa(ə)s noun
( plural arras )
Etymology: Middle English, from Arras, city in northern France
1.
a. : a high-warp tapestry of 14th and 15th century Flemish origin having rich pictorial designs and being used for wall hangings and curtains
b. : any tapestry of similar design
2. : a wall hanging or hanging screen of tapestry
behind the arras I'll convey myself — Shakespeare
II. ˈäˌräs noun plural
Etymology: Spanish, from Late Latin arrae, from Latin, plural of arra earnest — more at earnest
Spanish law : a gift made by a husband to his wife upon marriage