codpiece

A part of the front of the breeches, formerly made very protuberant and conspicuous. " Lucio. Why, what a ruthle thing is this in him, for the rebellion of a cod - piece, to take away the life of a man?"-Shakesp.: Measure for Measure, iii. 2. *cod's-head, s. A stupid fellow; an idiot. "Such a bungling codshead to see no better." -Dunton: Ladies ' Dict.