codpiece
Americannoun
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(in the 15th and 16th centuries) a flap or cover for the crotch in men's hose or tight-fitting breeches, usually matching the costume and often decorated.
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Obsolete. penis.
noun
Etymology
Origin of codpiece
Example Sentences
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The cast spoke to The Associated Press about the importance of casting, the comfort of a codpiece and coldness of old castles.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
Ancient Egyptians had schenti, Romans wore subligaculum, and the Medieval world embraced braies and chausses before the introduction of the codpiece during the Renaissance.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
But talking to him, it's clear that beneath the virtual leather codpiece and war paint he's deadly seriously about his heavy metal methodology.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 11, 2013
Blackie Lawless, the lead singer of the hair band W.A.S.P., used to perform wearing a flaming codpiece, which once exploded, burning the hair off his legs.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2013
Despite his lead codpiece, the dust—undoubtedly—filtered in and at him, brought him daily, so long as he failed to emigrate, its little load of befouling filth.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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