noun
- Plural of poitrel; pieces of armor that protect a horse's chest and front body.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form
Examples
- Medieval knights equipped their war horses with poitrels to shield them in battle.
- The museum's collection included ornate poitrels decorated with gold leaf.
- Poitrels were essential components of a fully armored destrier.
- The blacksmith crafted poitrels from steel plates fitted to the horse's body.