Hi :)
Well it is not very clear If u could provide me the source from where you heard this word I would be able to help you better.
But Yes in Urdu and Hindi we use the word (A'rsaa) - عرصہ
Meaning - Period, Time, Interval.
Eg. - Mujhey maa ko miley ek arsah ho gaya hai = It has been a while since I met mother.
Another common phrase involving Arsaa is
Arsaa Lagana - To Delay, or to take a long time
Eg.
Tumne tayaar hone mein arsaa laga diya - You took so long to get ready.
Another phrase is Arse Se - From a long time
Eg. Woh arse se beemar tha - He was ill from a long time.
Hope it helps :)