What does the G stand for?
2007-03-11 13:57:34 · 5 answers · asked by Tadow 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Don't know but I am wearing one right now
2007-03-12 04:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dina G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm good question....
Like the etymology of many common terms, the origin of G-string is rather shady. Indeed, our search results proved disappointingly skimpy. But after much research, we are able to hazard three educated guesses.
Theory One: It's short for "girdle string."
The first known reference to the item was found in J.H. Beadles' Western Wilds penned in 1878. "Around each boy's waist is the tight 'geestring,' from which a single strip of cloth runs between the limbs from front to back." Back in the day, a girdle pretty much fit the above description.
Theory Two: It's a reference to a fiddle.
Musically speaking, a G-string is the lowest, darkest string on a violin. The emphasis on this theory is on the word "low" -- low note, low-cut underwear.
Theory Three: It comes from a Native American word.
Many etymologists believe that it originated from the native word "geestringi." Apparently this was an item of clothing worn by some Plains Indians. The word was changed to the more English sounding "G-string."
2007-03-11 14:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went looking on the net because you had me wondering too. There are 2 possible answers that stood out..
It's short for "girdle string."
The first known reference to the item was found in J.H. Beadles' Western Wilds penned in 1878. "Around each boy's waist is the tight 'geestring,' from which a single strip of cloth runs between the limbs from front to back." Back in the day, a girdle pretty much fit the above description.
It comes from a Native American word.
Many etymologists believe that it originated from the native word "geestringi." Apparently this was an item of clothing worn by some Plains Indians. The word was changed to the more English sounding "G-string."
There wasn't much info about it and no one really knew for sure.
2007-03-11 14:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by RD 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
GIRL maybe? i dunno, wild guess
2007-03-11 14:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question...................................................
i have no idea
2007-03-11 14:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by wpm203 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋