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DictionaryArrasFrench city
proper noun

Arras

A city in northern France.

The travelers stop in Arras during their journey through northern France.

Etymology
arrasLatinthe Atrebates people

The city name preserves the name of the Atrebates, the ancient people of this region. The same city later gave its name to the woven tapestries for which it became known.

More examples

  • The train leaves for Arras after lunch.
  • She studies the history of Arras.
  • Their walking tour begins in central Arras.