abstract:A pavise (or pavis, pabys, or pavesen, all of them words stemming from the name of the city of Pavia, in Italy) 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.
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a large square shield, developed in the 15th century, at first portable but later heavy and set up in a permanent position 大方形盾; 最初为轻便型但之后变重，在永久性的位置设置