arras

Definition

A tapestry or wall hanging.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "At such a time I'll loose my daughter to him: / Be you and I behind an arras then"
• "And with their conſorts chaſte at night they ſleep / On ſtatelieſt couches with rich arras ſpread."
• "The room was hung with coarſe arras, which concealed the cloſet; […]"