chanfron

American  

[chan-fruhn] / ˈtʃæn frən /

noun

1. a piece of plate armor for defending a horse's head.

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Etymology

Origin of chanfron

late Middle English shamfron < Anglo-French, Old French champfrein, perhaps for *chafrein (with -m- perhaps from chamfrein chamfer, though the senses are unrelated), noun derivative of chafre ( s ) ner literally, to put a bridle on < Vulgar Latin *cap ( um ) head (for caput; see chief) + *-frenāre, verbal derivative of Latin frēnum bridle

Example Sentences

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chanfron

This suit was the Earl of Leicester's—the "Kenilworth" earl, for see his cognizance of the bear and ragged staff on the horse's chanfron.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

The crouptière and estival, together with the chanfron, were of the most costly description.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John