pavise
noun
- Definition
- (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'pavise'.
- Synonyms
- pavis
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6