Definition of CODPIECE

codpiece

Plural: codpieces

Noun

  • A covering for the male genitals, fashionable in 15th-16th century Europe.
  • (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
  • A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
  • A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.

Examples

  • He considered playing CODPIECE, but decided against it, fearing his opponent might challenge the unusual word.

Origin / Etymology

From cod (“bag, pouch, scrotum”) + piece.

Scrabble Score: 15

codpiece: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
codpiece: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
codpiece: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

codpiece: valid Words With Friends Word