Definitions

1. noun

The place of execution, especially a place of public beheading.

“The condemned prisoner was led to the ars in the town square.”

2. noun

A place where metal is smelted or refined.

“The ars was built to process the raw iron ore from the nearby mines.”

3. noun

A place of manufacture or production, especially of textiles or metal goods.

“The old ars in the village was where the local weavers made their famous woolen blankets.”

4. noun

A place for a particular activity or pursuit.

“The village had an ars for the local book club to meet and discuss their latest read.”