Pavis

Quick meaning: Pavis is a noun meaning (military, history) Most usually, a very large shield fitted with a stand, like a small moveable wall, carried in front to protect all or most of the bearer's body that could be positioned independently of the user, such as a crossbowman, often with a projecting ridge running vertically down the center. However, smaller, more standard shield types were also termed as such, with the central verticle ridge as a defining feature.

Meaning

(military, history) Most usually, a very large shield fitted with a stand, like a small moveable wall, carried in front to protect all or most of the bearer's body that could be positioned independently of the user, such as a crossbowman, often with a projecting ridge running vertically down the center. However, smaller, more standard shield types were also termed as such, with the central verticle ridge as a defining feature.

Example Sentences

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Word Forms

• pavises
• pavisses
• pavise
• pavais
• pavese
• pavesse

Synonyms for pavis

Depending on context, synonyms include pavise.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pavise, pavais, pavisade, pavache, pavisor, palisade.

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