Fecket

/ˈfɛkɪt/ noun

Definition

A sleeveless vest or undershirt, traditionally worn in Ireland and Britain, especially as a colloquial or dialect term.

Etymology

A variant of 'vest' or similar garment term, possibly from Irish or British dialect. The origin is uncertain but may relate to workmen's or laborer's practical clothing.

Kelly Says

In Irish English, a 'fecket' (also spelled 'fecket' or similar variants) is what Americans would call a tank top or undershirt—it's one of those regional clothing words that rarely travels outside its native dialect area.

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