Chamfron

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

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

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  chamfron
       n : medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head [syn: {chanfron},
            {testiere}, {frontstall}, {front-stall}]