chamfron

[ cham-fruhn ]

noun

, Armor.

1. chanfron.

chamfron

/ ˈtʃæmfrən /

noun

1. a piece of armour for a horse's head

Word History and Origins

Origin of chamfron¹

C14: from Old French chanfrein, from chafresner to harness, from chief head + frener to bridle

Example Sentences

The Chamfron is sometimes provided with hinged cheek-plates and usually has a holder for a plume.

From Project Gutenberg

The horse, a heavy-weight-carrier, had his chamfron of steel, and the saddle rose high at the pommel and behind the back.

From Project Gutenberg

The heavy ax, glancing along his helm, clove off its jaunty white plume, and crashed fair upon the chamfron of his mount.

From Project Gutenberg