pavise

pa·vise

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Synonyms

pavis

Related words

Broader terms

shield

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Grammar

noun
singular	pavise
plural	pavises

Nearby words

paving material paving stone pavior paviour pavis Pavlov Pavlova Pavlovian Pavo pavonia

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