Chamfrons

/ʃæmˈfrɔnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chamfron; multiple pieces of horse face armor from the medieval period.

Etymology

Plural form of 'chamfron,' maintaining Old French derivation.

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Because horses were incredibly expensive investments in medieval times, their armor was often as valuable as a knight's own plate armor—museums now preserve chamfrons as treasured artifacts of both craftsmanship and equestrian history!

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