garter

garter has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.
• n.. 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.
• n.. Same as Bendlet.
• v. t.. To bind with a garter.
• v. t.. To invest with the Order of the Garter.
• n.. a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
• v.. fasten with or as if with a garter