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chanfron

chanfron

9.9
A metal plate that covers a horse's head in medieval battle or tournaments
  • noun
  • /ˈʃænfrən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : chanfrón
  • The knight's horse wore a magnificent chanfron during the tournament.

Examples

  • The knight fitted the elaborate chanfron onto his charger before the tournament.

  • During battle, the chanfron shielded the horse from arrows and sword strikes.

  • A gilded chanfron was displayed at the museum's medieval armor exhibit.

  • Many medieval chanfrons were beautifully decorated.

  • A gilded chanfron was displayed at the museum's medieval armor exhibit.

  • During battle, the chanfron shielded the horse from arrows and sword strikes.

  • The knight fitted the elaborate chanfron onto his charger before the tournament.

Synonyms

front-stall
vschanfron
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal plate that protects a horse's head in battle

is used in both battle and tournaments rather than only for battle
frontstall
vschanfron
  • Archaic
9.9

A piece of armor that covers a horse's head in battle

is used in both battle and tournaments rather than only for battle
chamfron
vschanfron
  • Archaic
9.9

A piece of metal armor that covers a horse's head to protect it in battle

is used in both battle and tournaments rather than only for battle
testiere
vschanfron
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal cover that protects a horse's head in medieval battles

is specified for battle and tournaments rather than unspecified use
horse armor
vschanfron
8.4

A metal or leather cover that protects a horse in battle

is limited to plate protection for the horse's head rather than whole body

Surface Forms

chanfron singular
chanfrons plural

Etymology

The word chanfron comes from the old French word chanfrein, which meant 'face' or 'brow', so it named the metal plate used to cover and protect a horse's head in battle.