Garter
['gɑːtə] or ['ɡɑrtɚ]
Definition
(noun.) a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve).
(verb.) fasten with or as if with a garter.
Typist: Maxine--From WordNet
Definition
(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.
Typist: Nicholas
Definition
n. a band used to tie the stocking to the leg: the badge of the highest order of knighthood in Great Britain called the Order of the Garter.—v.t. to bind with a garter.—Garter king-of-arms the chief herald of the Order of the Garter.
Typist: Murray
Unserious Contents or Definition
For a lover to find his lady's garter, foretells that he will lose caste with her. He will find rivals. For a woman to dream that she loses her garter, signifies that her lover will be jealous and suspicious of a handsomer person. For a married man to dream of a garter, foretells that his wife will hear of his clandestine attachments, and he will have a stormy scene. For a woman to dream that she is admiring beautiful jeweled garters on her limbs, denotes that she will be betrayed in her private movements, and her reputation will hang in the balance of public opinion. If she dreams that her lover fastens them on her, she will hold his affections and faith through all adverse criticisms.
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Examples
- He wore his collar and orders, his blue ribbon and garter. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Of a Star and Garter night Lord Steyne used also to put on his grandest manner and to look and speak like a great prince, as he was. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- A short man was his Lordship, broad-chested and bow-legged, but proud of the fineness of his foot and ankle, and always caressing his garter-knee. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- The banners of the knights of the garter, and their half drawn swords, were hung in vain emblazonry above the stalls. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Jos came on purpose from the Star and Garter at Richmond, whither he retreated after the deplorable event. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- By Jove you can; and we'll drive down to the Star and Garter, and dine, by Jove. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He had been dining with royal personages, and wore his garter and ribbon. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Miss Abbot, lend me your garters; she would break mine directly. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Now you have tightened your garters, the gypsy said approvingly. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Nine oils, Merrylegs, missing tips, garters, banners, and Ponging, eh! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- The man has it in his suspenders and his pipe stem, the woman in her garters and dress shields, and the baby in its teething ring and rattle. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Offered at the Garters four times last night, and never done 'em once,' said Master Kidderminster. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Lords come up to my door with stars and garters, instead of poor artists with screws of tobacco in their pockets. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He wore a tunic with a silver border, and gartered hose. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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