Meaning
A man's mesh or netted undershirt — the loose, open-weave 'string' vest worn next to the skin to stay cool in the heat, and often worn on its own as everyday wear by working men and older gents. A cousin of the plain 'marina' (vest), the string vest with its big holes lets the air through, a practical choice in the Jamaican climate.
Examples
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Di old man siddung inna him string vest.
The old man sits in his mesh vest.
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Di string vest keep yuh cool inna di heat.
The mesh vest keeps you cool in the heat.
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Him wear a string vest under him shirt.
He wears a mesh vest under his shirt.
Origin
From 'string' (the open mesh) + 'vest'; a netted undershirt. See [[marina]], [[merino]].
How it’s used
A man's mesh/netted undershirt; cool in the heat. See [[marina]], [[ganzy]].