Old French edit

Etymology edit

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

Noun edit

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

  1. chamfron

Descendants edit

  • English: chamfron
  • French: chanfrein