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Re: USAGE: Language revival

From:andrew <hobbit@...>
Date:Saturday, December 4, 1999, 2:15
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? -- - andrew. -- Andrew Smith, Intheologus hobbit@earthlight.co.nz "Piskie, Piskie, say Amen Doon on your knees and up agen." "Presbie, Presbie, dinna bend; Sit ye doon on mon's chief end." - Attributions unknown.