chanfrain

Old French

Etymology

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

Noun

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

1. chamfron

Descendants

• English: chamfron
• French: chanfrein