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Schamkapsel
A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to…A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
/ˈkɒdˌpiːs/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
Schamkapsel
A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.
Schamkapsel
More definitions
- (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
Translations
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By meaning 1
part of male dress to cover genitals:
Origin
From cod (“bag, pouch, scrotum”) + piece.From cod (“bag, pouch, scrotum”) + piece.
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