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1. (n.) garter
a device for holding up a stocking or sock, usu. an elastic band worn around the leg or an elastic strap hanging from an undergarment.
2. garter
a similar band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve.
3. garter
Brit. (cap.)
4. garter
the badge of the Order of the Garter.
5. garter
the Order itself.
6. (v.t.) garter
to fasten with a garter.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME < ONF gartier, der. of garet the bend of the knee < Celtic)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) garter, supporter
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
2. (verb) garter
fasten with or as if with a garter
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Garter
a band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg
2. (noun) Garter
the distinguishing badge of the highest order of knighthood in Great Britain, called the Order of the Garter, instituted by Edward III.; also, the Order itself
3. (noun) Garter
same as Bendlet
4. (verb) Garter
to bind with a garter
5. (verb) Garter
to invest with the Order of the Garter
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