"chanfron" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: chanfrons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} chanfron (plural chanfrons)
  1. Alternative form of chamfron (protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears). Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: chamfron (extra: protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears) Categories (topical): Armor

Inflected forms

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