chanfrain

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Old French

Etymology

Probably from champ (field; battlefield) +‎ frein (bit). The first element may be derived from Latin caput, alternatively.

Noun

chanfrain oblique singularm (oblique plural chanfrainz, nominative singular chanfrainz, nominative plural chanfrain)

  1. chamfron

Descendants

  • English: chamfron
  • French: chanfrein