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Codpiece

/ˈkɒdˌpiːs/

A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.

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noun

1
A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
2
A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Codpiece"

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Word	Definition
breechesnoun	(informal) Trousers; pantaloons.
braiesnoun	Braccae, breeches; an undergarment worn in medieval Europe.
breechclothnoun	An apron-like garment held on by a belt tied around the waist to cover the loins; a loincloth.
canionnoun	(historical, often in the plural) One of a pair of fitted tubes of cloth worn in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries below short trunk hose and above stockings to cover the leg in between them, sometimes joined to the hose (sometimes reduced to ornamental rolls terminating the legs of the hose), and sometimes joined to each other as breeches worn under the hose.
articlesnoun	(law) the period during which a person works as an articled clerk; articling
corsetnoun	A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
underclothnoun	A tablecloth laid directly on the table, over which are placed other coverings such as an additional tablecloth that allows the undercloth to show through, or an additional tablecloth that completely covers the undercloth when it is used for stability or noise muffling, or simple mats that provide additional protection.
breech-clothnoun	Alternative spelling of breechcloth. [An apron-like garment held on by a belt tied around the waist to cover the loins; a loincloth.]
breechnoun	(obstetrics) A breech birth.
chestpiecenoun	A piece of clothing or armour worn on the chest.
breechcloutnoun	(dated) A breechcloth or loincloth.
loinclothnoun	A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.
braconnierenoun	A skirt or apron of mail or lamellar armor, worn with plate armor, to defend the stomach, groin, and upper thighs.
petticoat breechesnoun	(historical) Loose short breeches worn by men in the 17th century.
rabatnoun	(countable) A piece of fabric fitted to the collar covering the shirt-front worn by Catholic and Anglican clergy.
underbreechesnoun	breeches worn underneath other clothing
smallclothesnoun	(British, archaic) Underwear and other small items of clothing.
loinclothesnoun	Garments worn about the loins and covering the crotch.
pauncenoun	(historical) A piece of armour which covers the abdomen or lower body.
modesty piecenoun	(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.