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arrased

ar·ras
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-uh s]
    • /ˈær əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ar-uh s]
    • /ˈær əs/

Definitions of arrased word

  • adjective arrased having an arras 3
  • noun arrased a rich tapestry. 1
  • noun arrased a tapestry weave. 1
  • noun arrased a wall hanging, as a tapestry or similar object. 1
  • noun arrased Theater. a curtain suspended loosely across a stage and used as a backdrop or part of a stage setting. 1

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Origin of arrased

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English, named after Arras

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Arrased

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

arrased popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

arrased usage trend in Literature

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