1. Plural of chanfron; pieces of armor that protect a horse's face and forehead.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form; also spelled 'chamfrons'

Examples

• Medieval knights equipped their warhorses with chanfrons to shield them in battle.
• The museum's collection included ornate chanfrons decorated with brass and steel.
• Chanfrons were often custom-fitted to match the horse's size and the knight's coat of arms.
• Wealthy nobles displayed their status through elaborate chanfrons on their destriers.