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Meaning of CODPIECE

Pronunciation:  'kâd`pees

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
 
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 See Also: breeches, flap, knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cod"piece`\, n. [Cod, n., ? + piece.]
A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made
very conspicuous. --Shak. Fosbroke.
 

 

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