poitrel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɔɪ.tɹəl/
Etymology
From Middle English: the form poitral is from central/Parisian French poitrel, "introduced into English apparently by Caxton"; the older form peitral (Middle English peitrel, paytrel, etc) was borrowed from Anglo-Norman peitral; both are from Old French poitral (modern French poitrail).
Meanings
- (historical) A piece of armor for a horse's chest; the breastplate of a horse's armour or harness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| poitrels | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| peytrel | alternative | lexicographic | |
| peytral | alternative | lexicographic | |
| peitrel | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
petronel · pectoral · poitrine · poitrinal