chamfron Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
    testiere; chanfron; front-stall; frontstall.

WordNet

Cham"fron noun
Etymology
F. chanfrein.
Definitions
  1. (Anc. Armor) The frontlet, or head armor, of a horse. Written also champfrain and chamfrain.

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