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“arras” in Latin
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
arras
tapes, etis, m. (τάπης: or Latinized, tapetum). ☞ The tapetes of the ancients were of carpet-like texture (mostly shaggy, and with colors or figures interwoven) for covering walls, floors, etc.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for arras?
- The usual Latin words for “arras” are tapēs, mīlle. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.