champfrein

English

Noun

champfrein (plural champfreins)

  1. Alternative form of shaffron (protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears).
    • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page viii:
      Consists of chanfrons, champfrein, or shaffrons for barded horses.
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