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Noun codpiece has 1 sense
  1. codpiece - (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
    --1 is a kind of
    flap
    --1 is a part of
     breeches, knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers

Definitions from the Web

Codpiece (noun)
Sense 1:
A pouch-like garment attached to the front of men's pants or breeches, worn in the 15th and 16th centuries mainly as a decoration, sometimes to emphasize the crotch area.
Sample Sentence: In medieval times, noblemen often wore extravagant codpieces to showcase their wealth and virility.
Sense 2:
A protective covering for the male genitalia, usually made of metal or padded fabric, worn for safety in certain sports such as cricket or fencing.
Sample Sentence: The cricket player was hit by a fast ball, but thankfully his codpiece protected him from any serious injury.
Sense 3:
A slang term referring to a person's courage or bravery, especially in a humorous or ironic manner.
Sample Sentence: Despite his small stature, the comedian had a gigantic codpiece, facing any audience fearlessly with his sharp jokes.

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