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garter

1. gar.ter \'ga:rt-*r\ n [ME, fr. ONF gartier, fr. garet bend of the knee, 
   of Celt origin; a]kin to OIr gairri calves of the legs 1a: a band worn to 
   hold up a stocking or sock  1b: a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to 
   support a stocking  1c: a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve  cap  2a: the 
   British Order of the Garter  2b: the blue velvet garter that is its badge  
   2c: membership in the order 
2. garter vt : to support with or as if with a garter