“In Middle English, cod meant "a bag or a sack", or by inference, "a scrotum", which is why the outrageous purse that sixteenth-century men wore at their crotch to give the appearance of enormous and decorative genitals was called a codpiece.”
Quote by Mark Kurlansky
Work
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World delves into the historical significance of cod, tracing its role in shaping societies and economies across the globe. The book examines the cod fishery's rise and fall, its influence on European exploration, and its enduring presence in culinary traditions. more
Author
Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky is an American journalist, writer, and editor known for his extensive research on food, history, and culture. He has authored several books, including 'The Fish: The History of Humanity in the Age of the Fish', which won the Pulitzer Prize. more
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