poitrel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Poi"trel noun

Etymology

OE. poitrel, F. poitrail, fr. L. pectorale a breastplate, fr. pectoralis, a. See Pectoral, a.

Definitions

1. (Anc. Armor) The breastplate of the armor of a horse. See Peytrel. Obs. Chaucer.