ARRAS

arras. Arras, n. tapestry, hangings of tapestry

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Ar″ras (�), n. [[From Arras the capital of Artois, in the French Netherlands.]] Tapestry; a rich figured fabric; especially, a screen or hangings of heavy cloth with interwoven figures. Stateliest couches, with rich arras spread. Cowper. Behind the arras I'll convey myself. Shak.