<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">thongs</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>briefs</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>thong</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>thong briefs</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>thong underwear</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ 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'. ]]></note></mads>