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- [pav-is]
- /ˈpæv ɪs/
- /pˈavɪs/
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- [pav-is]
- /ˈpæv ɪs/
Definitions of pavis word
- noun pavis a large oblong shield of the late 14th through the early 16th centuries, often covering the entire body and used especially by archers and soldiers of the infantry. 1
- noun pavis a large square shield, developed in the 15th century, at first portable but later heavy and set up in a permanent position 0
- noun pavis a large shield for protecting the entire body, used in the 14th through 16th cent. 0
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Origin of pavis
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English paveys < Middle French pavais < Old Italian pavese literally, of Pavia; see -ese
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Parts of speech for Pavis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pavis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.