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Meaning of CHAMFRON

Pronunciation:  'chamfrun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
 
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 Synonyms: chanfron, frontstall, testiere
 
 See Also: armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cham"fron\, n. [F. chanfrein.] (Anc. Armor)
The frontlet, or head armor, of a horse. [Written also
{champfrain} and {chamfrain}.]
 

 

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