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/ˈkädˌpēs/,
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codpieces, plural;
  1. A pouch, esp. 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. (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
  2. A codpiece (from Middle English cod, "scrotum") is a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area. It was held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods. ...
  3. A part of male dress in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals, sometimes made very conspicuous in former times; A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor
  4. A protective cup fitted at the crotch of leg armor.
  5. An appendage worn on the front of breeches.
  6. an inverted triangular piece of material sewn into the hose around a man's groin and held closed by string ties. Later it would become padded and boned and over sized and used to carry a small weapon or jewels. (hence the term "family jewels").
  7. (kod-pees):   a triangular flap on breeches used as a fly. In fancier garments, these could be elaborately decorated and padded to draw the eye.
  8. cloth made to cover opening of hose front, usually attached with buckles. During 16th century, many were used as pockets.
  9. fabric covering the groin area. Could also be made of plate mail or chain mail.
  10. A small triangular-shaped piece of embroidered cloth worn by men over their, well, private parts in those times when they wore tights (15th to 16th century) and doublets were too short to hide their pride (or shame).
  11. Plate defence for the genitals. Also a similar cloth covering for civilian wear.