Associations to the word «Pavis»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats