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Codpiece

Codpiece Meaning & Definition
Codpiece Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Codpiece?

[n] (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches

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See Also | breeches | flap | knee breeches | knee pants | knickerbockers | knickers

Codpiece In Webster's Dictionary

\Cod"piece`\, n. [Cod, n., ? + piece.] A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous. --Shak. Fosbroke.

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