different between chanfron vs chanfrin

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chanfron (plural chanfrons)

Alternative form of chamfron (protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears).

From French chanfrein. Compare chamfron.

chanfrin (plural chanfrins)

The forepart of a horse's head.
The Dukes of Burgundy and other wealthy noblemen […] had the housings and chanfrins of their horses set with gems.

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