noun
- Money or goods given as a pledge or token of a bargain, especially earnest money paid to secure a contract or employment.
Usage: archaic; chiefly British historical
Examples
- The servant received arles from the master as a sign of the employment agreement.
- In medieval times, arles were commonly exchanged to seal a business deal.
- The buyer paid arles to the seller to confirm the purchase of the land.
- Arles served as a guarantee that both parties would honor their contract.