Why Do We Call It A “Wife Beater” Shirt?

There’s no better time to take wife beater, the slang term for that ubiquitous sleeveless white shirt, to the dump for good. But, how did the violent term become associated with a piece of clothing anyway? For that, we take an etymological and sartorial tour through time.

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