Re: USAGE: Language revival

Am 12/03 15:11  Steg Belsky yscrifef:

> I hear it over here in NY.  But remember, "wifebeater" is a specific
> *kind* of undershirt.  I guess it's easier to say then "undershirt
> without sleeves that is commonly ribbed (sic)".
>
having never noticed this word until this clothing discussion, I'm
wondering if it deliberately meant to evoke windcheater?

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