A codpiece (from Middle English: cod, meaning "scrotum") is a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area.
Article:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2015/apr/30/the-codpiece-in-art-renaissance-fashion-in-pictures
Image:
Portrait of Giudubaldo Della Rovera, Duke of Urbino, 16th century
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Do you think it'll ever make a comeback?
ReplyDeleteA solution to the perennial problem of hiding impudent erections?
ReplyDeleteUnder such stimulating situations it might be painful, the blood needs to flow freely after all
ReplyDeletePlate armor also featured these, sometimes disturbingly prominently. Consider what may be the best suit of armor ever made, the 1540 Greenwich armor of Henry VIII: https://www.royalarmouries.org/line-of-kings/line-of-kings-objects/single-object/350
ReplyDeleteNever know. They say every thing sooner or later comes back in style. Us women would like the accentuation!☺
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