garter

¹gar·ter

noun \ˈgär-tər\

Definition of GARTER

1

a : a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock b : a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve c : a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to support a stocking

2

capitalized a : the British Order of the Garter; also : the blue velvet garter that is its badge b : membership in the order

Origin of GARTER

Middle English, from Anglo-French gareter, from garet thigh, shank, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gar shank

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with GARTER

barter, carter, charter, darter, martyr, starter, tartar