Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
codpiece
Noun
/ˈkɒd.piːs/
Definition
A covering for the groin area of men’s trousers, popular during the Renaissance and medieval times.
Examples
- He wore a bright, elaborately designed codpiece to the masquerade ball.
- Codpieces were often padded and embellished to reflect the fashion of the time.
- The statue depicted a knight proudly displaying his codpiece as a symbol of masculinity.
Meaning
Historically, a codpiece referred to a pouch or flap of material that was sewn into the front of men’s garments, often used to accentuate or protect the male genitalia.
Synonyms
- groin cover
- pouch
- male garment
