codpiece

American  

[kod-pees] / ˈkɒdˌpis /

noun

1. (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.

2. Obsolete. penis.

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codpiece British  

/ ˈkɒdˌpiːs /

noun

1. a bag covering the male genitals, attached to hose or breeches by laces, etc, worn in the 15th and 16th centuries

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Etymology

Origin of codpiece

1400–50; late Middle English. See cod ², piece

Example Sentences

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

Some people don't have a story or nothing comes to mind immediately, but then there are some people who are like, "Oh my god, I've got that codpiece that Tina Turner gave me."

From Salon

Many are also ridiculous builds out of rubber or spandex highlighting impossibly pumped muscle, chest plates and codpieces drawing attention to implied virility or sex appeal.

From Salon

“I always want to do something different,’’ added Mr. Browne, who has staged shows featuring men dressed as sharks, zipped into body bags, wearing codpieces or soccer balls rendered as shoes.

From New York Times

Then, at the advent of trousers, the codpiece vanished.

From New York Times