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chamfron

(c̸ham′frən)

noun

the headpiece of the armor worn by war horses in medieval times

Origin: Fr chanfrein < OFr chaufrain, snaffle, chamfron < chafresner, to fasten rein or bridle on a horse < L caput, head + frenum, bridle, reins

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noun

Armor used to protect the front of a war horse's head in medieval times.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English shamfron

Origin: , from Old French chanfrein

Origin: : Latin cāmus, horse-muzzle, heavy necklace (from Greek kēmos)

Origin: + Latin frēnum, bridle, bit; see frenum

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