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Pavis vs Parvis - What's the difference?

pavis | parvis |

As nouns the difference between pavis and parvis

is that pavis is (history|medieval) a large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier while parvis is an enclosed courtyard in front of a building, especially a cathedral.

pavis

English

Alternative forms

* pavise * pabys * pavesen

Noun

(es)
  • (history, medieval) A large shield carried in front to protect the whole body of the soldier.

    • Anagrams

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    parvis

    English

    (wikipedia parvis)

    Alternative forms

    * parvise

    Noun

    (es)
  • An enclosed courtyard in front of a building, especially a cathedral.
  • A portico surrounding such a space.
  • The porch of a church, or the room over it.
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