1. a flap or pouch that covers the genital area, attached to the front of tight-fitting men’s clothing, especially in 15th and 16th century fashion
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Renaissance nobleman’s doublet featured an ornate codpiece.
• Medieval armor often included a protective codpiece.
• The museum’s costume collection displays elaborate codpieces from the Tudor period.
• Shakespeare’s characters would have worn codpieces as part of their typical dress.
• The tailor carefully attached the codpiece to the front of the hose.