Meaning & use
Arreas
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A common misspelling of 'arrears,' meaning money that is owed and should have already been paid.
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The tenant fell behind on rent and was soon in arreas, correctly spelled arrears, for three months.
The utility company sent a notice about the arreas on the account.
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The correct spelling, 'arrears,' comes from the Old French 'arere,' meaning 'behind'; the double 'r' is often dropped by mistake, producing 'arreas.'
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