pavisand, v.
(ˈpævɪsænd)
[f. pavisade.]
intr. To display a formidable array of clothing and ornament; to flaunt one's appearance. Hence ˈpavisander.
| 1910 Kipling Rewards & Fairies 297 Forth she come pavisanding like a peacock—stuff, ruff, stomacher and all. 1950 I. Brown Having Last Word 90, I can picture Queen Elizabeth pavisanding at times. Ibid., Among great pavisanders also was Milton's Delilah. |