But the archers of the besiegers sought to put themselves on more equal terms with their opponents by using the pavis or mantelet. |
Vincent and Victoria Pavis of Santa Monica planned on entering their dog, Sadie, in several contests. |
The most interesting example which we have met of the employment of the pavis and mantelet, is in a picture in the Harl. |
The pavis was a tall shield, curved so as partly to envelop the person of the bearer, broad at the top and tapering to the feet. |
The pavis or Pavoise was more generally used by archers and crossbowmen as a cover. |
I went to watch Ian play once and the County chairman, Derek Pavis, was there. |