Plural of brecham; multiple straps or harnesses used with horses.
Plural form of brecham, from Old English or Germanic origins. The word appears in historical texts about animal husbandry and horsemanship.
In medieval stables, a single horse might have several different brechams for different jobs—a sturdy one for plowing, a lighter one for riding, showing how much people understood about fitting equipment to the task.
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