Word of the Day: Codpiece

[debodun]

Codpiece (noun) - a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers enclosing and sometimes exaggertaing the ******* area.

A codpiece was an important fashion item of European clothing during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

 

[Sliverfox]

Hmmm??
I wonder if codpiece was a design first used in men's briefs?

 

[Aunt Marg]

I would never have in a million years guessed that such a thing as a codpiece, would have existed back in the day when all seemed so prim and proper.

Does it ever look silly.

 

[tinytn]

Oh My Cod! who knew? I laughed and laughed.. I just hope they never do that again!!
That would be like wearing a one cup bra!
Also i it is a compound word so i can use that in that game,,

 

[MarkinPhx]

Oh My Cod! who knew? I laughed and laughed.. I just hope they never do that again!!
That would be like wearing a one cup bra!
Also i it is a compound word so i can use that in that game,,

7 letter word bonus

 

[Pappy]

It is pretty much back in style. Check out some men’s underwear and see what some are wearing now. I would’ve posted a photo, but decided not to.
This is mild compared to today’s style.

 

[AnnieA]

I would never have in a million years guessed that such a thing as a codpiece, would have existed back in the day when all seemed so prim and proper.

Does it ever look silly.

Codpieces were mostly used by the rich, aristocratic men. They were not prim and proper; could take any servant they wanted without fear of repercussion.

 

[Ruthanne]

I wonder if anyone's ever said "Hey, nice codpiece you've got there!"

 

[win231]

Well, that proves you're never too old to learn something. Never heard of that.
But.....if women can wear padded bras, or those bras with inserts..........

 

[Aunt Marg]

Well, that proves you're never too old to learn something. Never heard of that.
But.....if women can wear padded bras, or those bras with inserts..........

Great point!

Or those butt enhancer pads that flat-bottomed women opt for!

 

[debodun]

Remember a few years ago when women's tops and coats had shoulder pads?

 

[win231]

Remember a few years ago when women's tops and coats had shoulder pads?

I remember seeing those on "Dynasty."