Codpiece
/ˈkɑːdpiːs/noun
A piece of clothing worn in the 15th and 16th centuries over the front part of men's trousers to protect or cover their private parts.
The knight wore a codpiece as part of his suit of armor.
Often appears as...
- wear a codpiece
- ornate codpiece
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A piece of clothing worn in the 15th and 16th centuries over the front part of men's trousers to protect or cover their private parts.
The knight wore a codpiece as part of his suit of armor.
Often appears as...
- wear a codpiece
- ornate codpiece
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Garment
A codpiece is an old-fashioned item, not used in modern clothing, related to history or costumes.
At the medieval fair, actors dressed in period costumes, complete with codpieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Masculine Fashion
Codpieces were specifically for men and reflected masculine fashion trends of the past.
Codpieces became prominent as a symbol of masculinity in Renaissance fashion.
Pro Tip 3/3Protective Purpose
Originally, codpieces served a protective function before evolving into fashion statements.
Knights' armor included a codpiece for crucial protection in battle.
Compare with
loincloth
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Quote examples
Jill Soloway
American Comedian
Guys, there's only one thing I hate more than bloggers who start sentences with 'guys' - and it's those mealy-mouth hipsters who crochet codpieces and their ye-olde-sideburned friends who pickle stuff and slaughter their own gluten-free goats.
Quote examples
Jill Soloway
American Comedian
Guys, there's only one thing I hate more than bloggers who start sentences with 'guys' - and it's those mealy-mouth hipsters who crochet codpieces and their ye-olde-sideburned friends who pickle stuff and slaughter their own gluten-free goats.
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