Pavis

Definition of Pavis

Pa`vis
n.1.(Mil. Antiq.) A large heavy oblong shield covering the whole body, carried by a pavisor, who sometimes also screened an archer with it. It was originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position

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buckler, Dark Ages, Middle Ages, pavise, shield
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