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poitrine.

The breastplate of a knight's armour.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɔɪ.tɹin//ˌpwɑˈtɹin/
  1. The breastplate of a knight's armour.

    historical
  2. Synonym of poitrel (“chest-armor for a horse”).

  3. Chest, bosom, especially of a woman.

Where this word comes from

From French poitrine or a Middle or Old French predecessor.

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