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codpiece Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɒdˌpiːs/

What Does Codpiece Mean?

As a noun, codpiece means A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals. It can also mean A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.

Codpiece at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈkɒdˌpiːs/
Pluralcodpieces

Codpiece Definition (Noun)

  1. A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
  2. A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.

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Word Forms & Grammar

codpiece (plural codpieces)

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Origin of Codpiece

From cod (“bag, pouch, scrotum”) +‎ piece.

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