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Question

I've just seen the video for Cameo's Word Up on one of the music channels. It got me pondering.

Where exactly does the word (or words) codpiece originate? It seems like an insult to me. LOL

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codpiece

Answer 2

A codpiece (Middle English codpece: cod, bag, scrotum (from Old English 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.

At first, the codpiece was entirely a practical matter of modesty. Men's hose were typically very snug on the legs and open at the crotch, with the genitalia simply hanging loose under the doublet. As changing fashions led to shorter doublets, the codpiece was created to cover the crotch. Alternate versions of the origin of the codpiece exist.

As time passed, codpieces were shaped to emphasize the male genitalia and eventually often became padded and bizarrely shaped. They also often doubled as pockets, handy carrying places for a variety of items such as coins and snuff. In England in the latter half of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, the codpiece and doublet merged into the "peascod" doublet, and the codpiece faded from fashion.

Armour of the 16th century followed civilian fashion, and for a time armoured codpieces were a prominent addition to the best full harnesses. Few of these are in evidence today, though the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City does have one on display.

Answer 3

It covers a mans genitals.Type codpiece in search you will get
all the info you require.Thanks a new word for me to use without anyone knowing what im on about.

Answer 4

A codpiece (Middle English codpece: cod, bag, scrotum (from Old English 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.

It was an important item of European clothing in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Answer 5

in the 80,s producers where throwing talent big contracts to make music and bands and groups where in though a fortune if they could stand up and play,its his hustle 3 male singers whos the leader the box man ,its what cricket players wear ,so a 80 mile an hour cork ball doesnt contact.

Answer 6

It is a covering for a man's genitals, attached to the front of their pants

Answer 7

What?