poitrinal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɔɪ.tɹin.əl/
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French poitrinal.
Meanings
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Synonym of poitrel (“chest-armor for a horse”).
The Poitrinal, Pectoral, or Breast Plate was formed of plates of metal rivetted together, which covered the breast and shoulders of the horse, it was commonly adorned with foliage, or other ornaments engraved or embossed.
1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 30:
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(alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete spelling of petronel (“firearm”).
alt of petronel
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| poitrinals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
poitrel · petronel · pectoral · poitrine