Definition of Pavis

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

Exact synonyms: Pavise
Generic synonyms: Buckler, Shield
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages

Definition of Pavis

1. a large medieval shield [n -ISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pavis

pavilioning
pavilions
pavillon
pavillons
pavin
paving
pavings
paving machine
paving material
paving stone
pavins
pavior
paviors
paviour
paviours
pavis (current term)
pavise
paviser
pavisers
pavises
pavisse
pavisses
Pavlov
Pavlov's reflex
Pavlova
pavlovas
Pavlovian
pavlovian conditioning
pavlov conditioning
Pavlov method

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