Definition

A piece of armor that protects the chest of a horse.

Example

The knight carefully adjusted the poitrel on his horse before the battle.

Conversation

Did you see that horse at the event yesterday?

Yeah, it was beautiful! I noticed the poitrel looked really impressive.

I wonder if it was custom-made for that horse.

It must have been; you don’t see those kinds of poitrels very often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Poitrel → The word 'poitrel' originates from Old French 'poitrel', meaning a piece of armor that protects the throat or neck area of a horse. It specifically refers to a type of horse armor that covers the throat, thus providing protection.

Memory Tip

Imagine a piece of armor that protects the throat of a horse — that's what a poitrel is, derived from the Old French term for this specific protective gear.

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