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pavis::noun | Spocien Dictionary

pavis

/'pævɪs/

(Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position

Type	Words
Synonyms	pavise
Type of	buckler, shield

pavis

Pavis could not say how much business Animas does with the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Pavis said Animas hopes to respond before the Jan. 20 deadline.

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(Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
A pavise (or pavis, pabys, pavesen) is a large convex shield of European origin used to protect the entire body. The pavise was also made in a smaller version for hand to hand combat and for wearing on the back of men-at-arms. It is characterized by its prominent central ridge. ...