ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chanfrin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chanfrin is a noun meaning The forepart of a horse's head.

Meaning

The forepart of a horse's head.

More Meanings

  1. a horse's mask

Example Sentences

1869, The Argosy
The Dukes of Burgundy and other wealthy noblemen […] had the housings and chanfrins of their horses set with gems.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chanfron, frontlet, foretop, forelock, front, frons.

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