1. Plural of peytral; armor or decorative coverings for the chest and front of a horse.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form; related to medieval equestrian equipment

Examples

• The knight's horse wore ornate peytrals decorated with gold leaf.
• Medieval peytrals protected the horse's vital organs during battle.
• The museum displayed a collection of peytrals from the 15th century.
• Elaborate peytrals were often a sign of a nobleman's wealth and status.