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.