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arrha

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Money or some other valuable item given to evidence a contract; a pledge or earnest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: law

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History

Etymology

From Latin arrha (“deposit, pledge”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: arrhes — money or valuables given to evidence a contract
  • Portuguese: arras — money or valuables given to evidence a contract