1. A leather strap or harness that passes over a horse's chest and shoulders, used to help control or support the animal when pulling a vehicle or plow.
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish; also spelled brechan or brechame; archaic or regional

Examples

• The farmer adjusted the brecham on his plow horse before beginning the day's work.
• A well-fitted brecham was essential for the horse to pull the cart safely.
• The old brecham hung in the barn, worn from years of use.
• He checked the brecham to ensure it would not chafe the horse's skin.