Garter

n.	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.	(Her.) Same as Bendlet. Garter fish (Zool.) a fish of the genus Lepidopus, having a long, flat body, like the blade of a sword; the scabbard fish. Garter king-at-arms the chief of the official heralds of England, king-at-arms to the Order of the Garter; - often abbreviated to Garter. Garter snake (Zool.) one of several harmless American snakes of the genus Eutænia, of several species (esp. E. saurita and E. sirtalis); one of the striped snakes; - so called from its conspicuous stripes of color.
v. t.	1.	To bind with a garter. [imp. & p. p. Gartered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Gartering.] He . . . could not see to garter his hose. - Shak.
	2.	To invest with the Order of the Garter.

Noun	1.	garter - a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) Synonyms: supporter
Verb	1.	garter - fasten with or as if with a garter

For a woman, to dream that she is wearing a garter, denotes betrayal and that her reputation will suffer. To dream that you lose your garter, signifies jealousy and many rivals for your affection.fasten, fix, secure, supporter

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