Meaning Of The Word Pavis

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pavis in American English
a large shield for protecting the entire body, used in the 14th through 16th cent.
noun: a large oblong shield of the late 14th through the early 16th centuries, often covering the entire body and used esp. by archers and soldiers of the infantry

pavis in British English
noun: a large square shield, developed in the 15th century, at first portable but later heavy and set up in a permanent position

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