How to Pronounce "codpiece"
word
ˈkɒdˌpiːs
KOD-pees
kˈɒdpiːs
KOD-pees
Definition
A codpiece is a covering or pouch that was attached to men's trousers in the 15th and 16th centuries to cover and sometimes accentuate the crotch area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɒdˌpiːs
British English
kˈɒdpiːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOD-pees
UK
KOD-pees
Listen in Context
In the 16th century, men wore a codpiece over their trousers.
The codpiece was often decorated with jewels or embroidery.
Today, you can see a codpiece in some museums.
Actors in Shakespearean plays sometimes wear a fake codpiece to make the costumes look authentic.