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Nicola Roy & Danielle Kate Wroe

People shocked to learn what 't-shirt' means - and it's not an abbreviation

Countless people all over the world have plenty of T-shirts in their wardrobe. They're a handy, versatile piece of clothing that can be dressed up or down, perfect for sunny days when there's no need for a jacket.

But what a lot of people apparently didn't know was what the 't' in the name actually stands for. It turns out it's not just there by coincidence, and there's a good reason why the garments are called what they are.

Conversation around the topic was sparked after a TikTok posted last month asked the question of what the piece of clothing's name actually meant, inviting people to hazard a guess in the comments.

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