Definition of pavise
English to English noun - (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
source: WordNet 3.0 - A large shield covering the whole body, carried by a pavisor, who sometimes screened also an archer with it.
source: Webster 1913
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pavise, pavis, paise, pavese, pais, paviage, pease, passe, poise, pause, peise, paseo, paisa, pawis, payse, paige, phase, pasahe, pipe vise, passee
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