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- [kod-pees]
- /ˈkɒdˌpis/
- /ˈkɒd.piːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kod-pees]
- /ˈkɒdˌpis/
Definitions of codpiece word
- countable noun codpiece A codpiece was a piece of material worn by men in the 15th and 16th centuries to cover their genitals. 3
- noun codpiece a bag covering the male genitals, attached to hose or breeches by laces, etc, worn in the 15th and 16th centuries 3
- noun codpiece a bag or flap fastened over the front opening in the tight breeches worn by men in the 15th and 16th cent. 3
- noun codpiece (in the 15th and 16th centuries) a flap or cover for the crotch in men's hose or tight-fitting breeches, usually matching the costume and often decorated. 1
- noun codpiece Obsolete. penis. 1
- noun codpiece A pouch, especially a conspicuous and decorative one, attached to a man’s breeches or close-fitting hose to cover the genitals, worn in the 15th and 16th centuries. 1
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Origin of codpiece
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See cod2, piece
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Parts of speech for Codpiece
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
codpiece popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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