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Etymology of the English word chamfron

the English word chamfron
derived from the Old French word chanfrein
derived from the Latin word frenum (bridle, harness, rein)
derived from the Latin word frendere (gnash the teeth, grind up small)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ghrendh-
derived from the Latin word camus (necklace; collar for neck; muzzle)
derived from the Greek word kamos
derived from the Old French word chafresner
derived from the French word chanfrain

Date

The earliest known usage of chamfron in English dates from the 14th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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