pavis

See also: påvis

English

Alternative forms

• pavise
• pabys
• pavesen

Etymology

French [Term?], from Latin pavensis, probably from Pavia in Italy.

Noun

pavis (plural pavises or pavisses)

1. (history, medieval) A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.

Anagrams

• Spiva, višap

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Latin

Noun

(deprecated template usage) pāvīs

1. dative plural of pāva
2. ablative plural of pāva