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Pavises

Scope note

Large shields, usually rectangular and typically with a central vertical groove on the inside into which a pole was fitted to prop the shields upright. They were commonly used from the 14th to the 16th century to protect archers on foot.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036876

Broader Terms used

shield (armour)
shields (armor)

Narrower Terms used

pavise

Term used for

pavis
pavois
pavoises

Equivalent Terms used

pavise

Created

13yrs ago

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