codpiece Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches

WordNet


Cod"piece` noun
Etymology
Cod, n., + piece.
Definitions
  1. A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous. Shak. Fosbroke.

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