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
Gladiator codpiece, chariot, armour, plus prop horses that look both frightened and frightening.
From The Guardian • Apr. 6, 2018
The codpiece shown here is very similar to Minoan paintings, as is the general artistic style.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2017
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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