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chamfron

American  
[cham-fruhn] / ˈtʃæm frən /

noun

Armor.

  1. chanfron.

chamfron British  
/ ˈtʃæmfrən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chamfron

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

Example Sentences

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His charger wore a blanket of enameled crimson scales and gilded crinet and chamfron, while Lord Tywin himself sported a thick ermine cloak.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

His big red stallion wore crinet and chamfron.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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