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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope