Garter
English Meaning
A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.
- An elasticized band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock.
- A suspender strap with a fastener attached to a girdle or belt to hold up a stocking or sock.
- An elasticized band worn around the arm to keep the sleeve pushed up.
- The badge of the Order of the Garter.
- The order itself.
- Membership in the order.
- To fasten and hold with a garter.
- To put a garter on.