Why is a codpiece so called?
Question
Why is a codpiece called a codpiece?Matt, Richmond
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Why is a cod-piece called a cod-piece?Name: Ian, Paddington
Qualification: I had an odd history teacher who told us this.
Answer: Cod means ‘scrotum’ in Middle English language. That’s why it’s called a codpiece. More generally, it was also used to mean ‘bag’.