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Codpiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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codpiece

 

[ หˆkษ’dหŒpiหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical clothing

A codpiece is a flap or pouch that attaches to the front of men's trousers, often used in the 15th to 17th centuries. It served to cover and protect the male genitals and was often used as a form of decoration. The codpiece became a fashionable accessory, signifying masculinity and male virility during the Renaissance period. They could be quite elaborate, sometimes featuring embroidery or embellishments, and were used by men of all social classes. The use of the codpiece declined in the 17th century as fashion changed.

Synonyms

flap, pouch, trouser accoutrement

Examples of usage

  • He wore a vibrant codpiece at the Renaissance fair.
  • The museum displayed an ornate codpiece from the 16th century.
  • Historical paintings often depict men wearing elaborate codpieces.

Translations

Translations of the word "codpiece" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น codpiece

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคกเคชเฅ€เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hosenlatz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ codpiece

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะดpiece

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kodpiece

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒ”ใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท codpiece

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ codpiece

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท codpiece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋“œํ”ผ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฏุจูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรณd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรณd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ†้ƒจไฟๆŠค็ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kodd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะดะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒžแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kod parรงasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ codpiece

Etymology

The term 'codpiece' originates from the Middle English word 'cod', which meant 'scrotum' or 'bag'. The addition of 'piece' signifies that it is a separate garment or accessory. Codpieces were first popularized in the late 15th century when men's fashion shifted to emphasize the groin area, often enhancing the male silhouette in a way that expressed power and virility. Initially, codpieces were simple and functional, but as fashion evolved, they became more decorative and extravagant. This shift towards adornment reflected a societal fascination with masculinity and the male body, especially during the Renaissance, a period marked by artistic and cultural advancements. The codpiece became symbolic of male dominance and sexuality until its eventual decline in the 17th century, largely due to changes in fashion and a growing focus on more practical attire.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,823, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.