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What is a pavis?

What is a pavis? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (historical, medieval) A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.
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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.

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