First Known Use: 14th century
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1garter
noun gar·ter \ˈgär-tər\
: an elastic band of material that is worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock
: a piece of material that hangs down from a woman's underwear and that is used to hold up a stocking
Full Definition of GARTER
1
a : a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock b : a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve c : a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to support a stocking
2
capitalized a : the British Order of the Garter; also : the blue velvet garter that is its badge b : membership in the order
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Origin of GARTER
Middle English, from Anglo-French gareter, from garet thigh, shank, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gar shank
2garter
verb
Definition of GARTER
transitive verb
: to support with or as if with a garter
First Known Use of GARTER
15th century
GARTER Defined for Kids
garter
noun gar·ter \ˈgär-tər\
Definition of GARTER for Kids
: a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock
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