arras 1
— arrased , adj.
/ar"euhs/ , n.
1. a rich tapestry.
2. a tapestry weave.
3. a wall hanging, as a tapestry or similar object.
4. Theat. a curtain suspended loosely across a stage and used as a backdrop or part of a stage setting.
[ 1375-1425; late ME, named after ARRAS ]
arras 2
/ahr"ahs/ ; Sp. /ahrdd"rddahs/ , n. ( used with a sing. v. )
a gift presented at marriage by a husband to his wife in consideration of her dowry.
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