Date:  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:17:59 -0500
From:  Gareth Branwyn <GarethB2[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: G-string

>Since several messages in the last few days have discussed the word
>'whore,' I feel comfortable asking this:
>
>What does the 'G' in 'G-String" stand for?
>
>--Dan Marcus

"G" for genitals? I've also seen it spelled "gee string"

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