pavisor

English

Noun

pavisor (plural pavisors)

1. (historical) A foot soldier trained in the use of the pavais.
   • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 27:

     In the list of the army that accompanied K. Edward III., to Calais, we find many pavisors, these were probably men trained to the use of the pavais, which must have required dexterity as well as courage.

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• paviors