Etymology

arras

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Today it means: A tapestry or wall hanging. Full definition →

Middle English arras ← Middle French draps
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  1. Middle French · derived fromdraps
  2. Middle English · inherited fromarras
  3. English todayarras

From Middle English arras, from Middle French draps d'Arras, from the city of Arras, which was a major source for tapestries in the 15th century.

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