pavise

the soldier raised his pavise to block the arrows.

during the siege, the archers relied on their pavises for protection.

the pavise was a crucial piece of equipment in medieval warfare.

he painted his pavise with intricate designs.

the pavise provided shelter from enemy fire.

carrying a pavise can be cumbersome for soldiers.

they practiced their formations while holding their pavises.

the design of the pavise evolved over the centuries.

in battle, the pavise served as both a shield and a rest for the crossbow.

he admired the craftsmanship of the ancient pavise.