chamfron

2 definitions found

chamfron - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

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

chamfron - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  chamfron
      n 1: medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head [syn:
           chanfron, chamfron, testiere, frontstall, front- stall
           ]