Definitions for "Codpiece"
Keywords:  breeches, flap, pece, codpece, codd
A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous.
(15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
A codpiece (Middle English language codpece: cod, bag, scrotum (from the Old English language codd, bag) + pece, piece) is a flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers to provide a covering for the genitals. It would be held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods.
cloth made to cover opening of hose front, usually attached with buckles. During 16th century, many were used as pockets.
a triangular-shaped piece of material worn over the groin.
Originally an inverted triangular section of cloth sewn into the hose around a man's groin, the codpiece by the 16th century was padded and boned and became so large that it was often used to carry small weapons, jewels, or food (hence the reference to a man's genetalia as the "family jewels").