Definition of Chamfron

1. Noun. Medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head.


Definition of Chamfron

1. n. The frontlet, or head armor, of a horse.

Definition of Chamfron

1. Noun. Protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chamfron

1. armor for a horse's head [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chamfron

chametz
chamfer
chamfer bit
chamfer plane
chamfered
chamferer
chamferers
chamfering
chamfers
chamfrain
chamfrains
chamfrein
chamfreins
chamfret
chamfrets
chamfron (current term)
chamfrons
chamisa
chamisal
chamisals
chamisas
chamise
chamises
chamiso
chamisos
chamlet
chamlets
chammied
chammies
chammy

Literary usage of Chamfron

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Archaeological Journal by British Archaeological Association (1902)
"The chamfron has the eyes protected by hemispherical pieces of metal pierced in intricate ... Horse armour of Charles V. chamfron with large side pieces, ..."

2. Bas-reliefs from the Temple of Rameses I at Abydos by Herbert Eustis Winlock (1921)
"The area of the chamfron originally covered by the shield retains its gilding in good condition. Below the shield are two crudely punched holes, ..."

3. The Antiquary by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1904)
"The chamfron, which is without cheek-pieces, swells out over the nose-bone, and is bent forward over the nostrils. ..."

4. An Illustrated Dictionary of Words Used in Art and Archaeology by John William Mollett (1883)
"... of obliquity (of the sides of a steeple, &c.). (2) A hollow or gutter, such as the fluting ol • Fig. 150. Chameleon and Dolphin. Fig- 151. chamfron. ..."

5. A Selection from the Writings, Prose, and Poetical, of the Late Henry W by Henry Whitelock Torrens, James Hume (1854)
"... in the neck, which was answered by " an egge stroke uppon the helmet," but at the same moment, unfortunately, the Bastard's horse struck the chamfron, ..."

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