Associations to the word «Pavis»
Wiktionary
PAVIS, noun. (history) (medieval) A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.
Dictionary definition
PAVIS, noun. (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.