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Noun: codpiece  'kód,pees
  1. (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches

Derived forms: codpieces

Type of: flap

Part of: breeches, breeks [UK, dialect], britches [informal], knee breeches, knee pants [N. Amer], knickerbockers, knickers [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Codpiece