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

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

From Literature

They were less than a dozen in number, and though they displayed no banner, yet the sun gleamed from steel head-pieces and chamfrons.

From Project Gutenberg