1. A piece of armor that protects a horse's face, typically made of metal and worn in medieval warfare.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'chanfron'

Examples

• The knight's horse wore a polished chamfron that gleamed in the sunlight.
• Medieval armor makers crafted chamfrons to shield horses' faces during battle.
• The museum's collection included a rare chamfron from the 15th century.
• A chamfron was often decorated with the nobleman's coat of arms.
• The horse's chamfron had slits for the animal's eyes and nostrils.