Pavis (Noun)
Meaning
(Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval foot soldier stood confidently behind his pavis, prepared to deflect any incoming arrows or sword blows.
- In battle, the man-at-arms would often set up his pavis in a defensive position, allowing him to safely fire his crossbow.
- The city walls were reinforced with pavises, giving defenders a protected position to shoot from.
- As the enemy army approached, the defender carefully positioned his pavis to block any arrows that might be shot at him.
- During the siege, the soldiers placed pavis shields along the walls to create a protected pathway for resupply.