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pavis
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Princeton's WordNet
pavis, pavisenoun
(Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
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pavisnoun
A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.
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A pavis is a large, full-body shield used by medieval infantry and archers. It is typically designed with an angular shape and was often decorated with heraldic symbols. It is known for its ability to provide substantial defense, as it could be planted into the ground to act as a portable fortification for archers and crossbowmen.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
PAVIS
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pavis is ranked #77264 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Pavis surname appeared 248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Pavis.
77.4% or 192 total occurrences were White.
17.7% or 44 total occurrences were Black.
3.2% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pavis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pavis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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