pavis
/ˈpævɪs/
noun
- A large shield used in medieval times to protect the whole body, often carried by soldiers or set up on the ground.
- In the museum, we saw a beautifully painted pavis from the 15th century.
- The knight carried a heavy pavis to protect himself during the siege.
- Archers would sometimes use a pavis as a portable wall to hide behind.
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