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suspender

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

sus·pend·er

noun \sə-ˈspen-dər\

Definition of SUSPENDER

1
: one that suspends
2
: a device by which something may be suspended: as a : one of two supporting bands worn across the shoulders to support trousers, skirt, or belt —usually used in plural and often with pair b British : a fastener attached to a garment or garter to hold up a stocking or sock; also : a device consisting of garter and fastener
sus·pend·ered \-dərd\ adjective

First Known Use of SUSPENDER

1524

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