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• 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

• Every British schoolboy learns that in 1348 the Countess of Salisbury embarrassingly shed a garter on a crowded, royal ballroom floor.
• One of England's mellowest legends concerns a Countess of Salisbury who found her garter slipping, in the merry, ardent days of Edward III (1312-77).
• When first this order was ordain'd, my lords, Knights of the garter were of noble birth, Valiant and virtuous, full of haughty courage, Such as were grown to credit by the wars ;.

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• Kate Middleton's Maternity Leave: The Duchess of Cambridge Completes Her Final Pre-Birth Engagements
  After two weekend engagements, the Duchess of Cambridge was notably absent from today's Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle, a sign that the royal baby's due date is fast approaching!
  June 18, 2013 - Yahoo! Contributor Network via omg!
• Prince William, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II Appear at Garter Ceremony Without Kate Middleton—See the Pic!
  How's this for pomp and circumstance! Queen Elizabeth was flanked by Prince William and Prince Charles today as the three royals attended the Order of the Garter procession at St....
  June 17, 2013 - E! Online
• Snakes slither in and out of Noxen
  NOXEN - Kevin Noldy of Hop Bottom said he's seen his share of black and garter snakes, but Sunday was a Father's Day first. He saw a rattlesnake for the first time, up close and personal. And, he was impressed at how informative the Noxen Fire Company'
  June 17, 2013 - The Citizens' Voice