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Codpieces

Scope note

Bagged appendages to the front of the close-fitting hose or breeches worn by men from the 15th to the 17th century, often conspicuous and ornamented. Also, similar appendages of female attire, worn on the breast. OED

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046148

Term used for

cod pieces
cod-pieces

Equivalent Terms used

codpiece

Created

13yrs ago

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