ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pavisor

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pavisor is a noun meaning (historical) A foot soldier trained in the use of the pavais.

Meaning

(historical) A foot soldier trained in the use of the pavais.

Example Sentences

In the list of the army that accompanied K. Edward III., to Calais, we find many pavisors, these were probably men trained to the use of the pavais, which must have required dexterity as well as courage.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pavache, pavais, pavise, pavis, pavisade, pannier.

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