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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
Generic synonyms: Buckler, Shield
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages
Definition of Pavis
1. a large medieval shield [n -ISES]