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Definition of "pavis" []

  • A medieval shield large enough to protect the whole body. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "pavis" in a sentence
  • "A pavis is a medieval shield of the sort made in Pavia. back"
  • "Beside her, as part of an alternating sequence of passive and active virtues, Fortitude is dressed for battle with mace and pavis in hand. 52 30"