Etymology

gym strip

Today it means: A set of clothing (generally a T-shirt and shorts) brought to school to wear during gym class. Full definition →

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First attested in a 1952 article in the Victoria Daily Times. Used primarily in Victoria-area papers through the 1960s.

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