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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A soldier who carried a pavise, or large shield.
- noun According to some authors, a man who carried the pavise for the protection of another, as a crossbowman or archer.
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hernesheir commented on the word paviser
(n. archery). Person who carries or supports a pavis.
August 4, 2009