codpiecenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɒd.piːs/us/ˈkɑːd.piːs/a small piece of clothing like a bag that was used in the past to cover the opening at the front of men's clothes for the lower body
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Underwear
- basque
- bloomer
- bodice
- bodysuit
- boxer shorts
- falsies
- French knickers
- G-string
- girdle
- jock
- knickers
- string vest
- teddy
- thermal underwear
- thong
- training bra
- underclothes
- vest
- VPL
- Y-fronts
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Examples from literature
- Some wore a jeweled and embroidered codpiece between their legs to emphasize their virility.