meaning of garter
1. A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.
2. 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. Same as Bendlet.
4. To bind with a garter.
5. To invest with the Order of the Garter.
6. a band usually elastic worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or around the arm to hold up a sleeve
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