English Explanatory Dictionary

poitrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The breastplate of a knight's armour.
  2. Synonym of poitrel (“chest-armor for a horse”).
  3. Chest, bosom, especially of a woman.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɔɪ.tɹin/ /ˌpwɑˈtɹin/

Word forms

poitrine poitrines

Etymology

From French poitrine or a Middle or Old French predecessor.

Synonyms

poitrel

Related words

poitrinal poitrel petronel pectoral
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