pavior

The story

1. Anglo-Norman · derived frompaviour
2. English todaypavior

From Anglo-Norman paviour, from pavier (“to pave”).

First known use, by meaning

• from 15th c. A person who lays paving slabs.
• from 17th c. A brick or slab used for paving.
• 19th c. A machine that is used to tamp down paving slabs.