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Definition of Garter
1. Verb. Fasten with or as if with a garter.
2. Noun. A band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve).
Definition of Garter
1. n. A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.
2. v. t. To bind with a garter.
Definition of Garter
1. Noun. A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking. ¹
2. Verb. to fasten with a garter ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Garter
1. to fasten with an elastic band [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Garter
1. 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. Garter fish, one of several harmless American snakes of the genus Eutaenia, of several species (especially. E. Saurita and E. Sirtalis); one of the striped snakes; so called from its conspicuous stripes of colour. Origin: OE. Gartier, F. Jarretiere, fr. OF. Garet bend of the knee, F. Jarret; akin to Sp. Garra claw, Prov. Garra leg. See Garrote. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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