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Old 10-03-2009, 09:59 PM   #70
Razzmatazz13
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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl View Post
Tank top - that answers a puzzle. To us (Brits) a tank top is a jumper without sleeves. By which I mean a knitted item, as I think by jumper you understand pinafore?
A vest for us is an undergarment (a tank top with or without sleeves). Or occasionally an outer garment for women with small or spaghetti straps.

Never a waistcoat
Sometimes I wonder what language exactly you people speak over there.

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