PAVIS

pavis, pavise

(noun) (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pavis (plural pavises or pavisses)

(history, medieval) A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.

Anagrams

• Spiva, višap

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