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Ar·ras
(ăr′əs, ə-räs′) A city of northern France south-southwest of Lille. It was a famous woolen and tapestry center in the Middle Ages.
ar·ras
(ăr′əs)n. pl. arras
A tapestry, wall hanging, or curtain, especially one of Flemish origin.
[Middle English, after Arras.]
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arras
(ˈærəs)n
(Furniture) a wall hanging, esp of tapestry
Arras
(ˈærəs; French arɑs)n
(Placename) a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop: 43 663 (2006)
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ar•ras
(ˈær əs)n.
1. a rich tapestry.
2. a wall hanging, as a tapestry or similar object.
3. a sturdy bobbin lace with a simple pattern.
[1375–1425; late Middle English, after Arras, city in N France]
ar′rased, adj.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() edging - border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) hanging, wall hanging - decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings" |
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arras
n (old) → (Arazzo)wandteppich m
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