Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. clothing
7. underwear
8. underpants
9. briefs (underpants)

Anotations

Scope note:

Garments consisting of a cache-sexe and a narrow elasticated strip extending between the legs and buttocks to meet a waistband, and worn especially as an item of swimwear. For similar garments which leave the buttocks entirely uncovered, use 'G-strings'.