codpiece (Meaning)
codpiece (n)
(15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
codpiece (n.)
A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous.
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(15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breechesA part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous.
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In medieval fashion, knights often wore elaborate suits of armor that included a codpiece for protection.
The codpiece was a crucial component of a knight's armor, guarding a vulnerable area.
Renaissance fashion saw the codpiece become a prominent feature of men's clothing, serving both practical and decorative purposes.
Noblemen of the Elizabethan era flaunted elaborate codpieces as a symbol of wealth and status.
