pavache

pavache
A large shield, similar to a pavais.

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  • pavache — pauyce, yse, pavache obs. forms of pavis …   Useful english dictionary

  • tallevas — noun A pavais. The pavais, pavache, or tallevas was a large shield, or rather a portable mantlet, capable of covering a man from head to foot, and probably of sufficient thickness to resist the missive weapons then in use …   Wiktionary

  • pavais — noun A very large shield covering a soldier from head to foot, often with a projecting ridge running vertically down the center. The pavais, pavache, or tallevas was a large shield, or rather a portable mantlet, capable of covering a man from… …   Wiktionary

  • pauyce — pauyce, yse, pavache obs. forms of pavis …   Useful english dictionary

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