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chamfron

chamfron

9.9
A piece of metal armor that covers a horse's head to protect it in battle
  • noun
  • /ˈʃæmfrən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : chamfrón
  • The chamfron protected the warhorse's face during cavalry charges.

Examples

  • The knight ensured his charger was fully equipped with a chamfron before heading into battle.

  • Museum visitors admired the ornate chamfron displayed alongside other medieval armor.

  • The knight's horse wore a shiny chamfron into battle.

  • Many medieval horses had chamfrons for protection.

  • The chamfron protected the warhorse's face during cavalry charges.

  • Museum visitors admired the ornate chamfron displayed alongside other medieval armor.

  • The knight ensured his charger was fully equipped with a chamfron before heading into battle.

Synonyms

front-stall
vschamfron
  • Archaic
9.9

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

is the preferred label here identical in meaning but different in form
testiere
vschamfron
  • Archaic
9.9

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

emphasizes protection used in battle rather than omitting that use
chanfron
vschamfron
  • Archaic
9.9

A metal plate that covers a horse's head in medieval battle or tournaments

focuses only on battle use without adding tournament use

Surface Forms

chamfron singular
chamfrons plural

Etymology

Chamfron comes from an old French word for a horse's head covering, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of a 'helmet' for the horse. That's why a chamfron is the metal plate that protected a horse's head in battle.