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Stocking supporter
A garter is an article of clothing comprising a narrow band of fabric fastened about the leg to keep up stockings. In the 18th to 20th centuries, they
Garter
British order of chivalry
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by King Edward III in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours
Order_of_the_Garter
Common name for snakes of the genus Thamnophis
Garter snake is the common name for small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis in the family Colubridae. They are native to North and
Garter_snake
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up garter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A garter is an article of clothing used to hold up stockings. Garter may also refer to: Garter snake
Garter_(disambiguation)
Species of snake
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is indigenous to
Common_garter_snake
Garter worn on the sleeve of a shirt
A sleeve garter is a garter worn on the sleeve of a shirt. It came into wide use especially in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century
Sleeve_garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III, King of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate
List of knights and ladies of the Garter
List_of_knights_and_ladies_of_the_Garter
Subspecies of snake
The eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) is a medium-sized snake endemic to North America. The scientific name Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis
Eastern_garter_snake
Species of snake
Common names: blackneck garter snake, black-neck garter snake Thamnophis cyrtopsis, the blackneck garter snake, is a species of garter snake of the genus Thamnophis
Blackneck_garter_snake
English charity
Royal Star & Garter is a charitable trust established in 1916 in Richmond, London to care for severely disabled young men returning from the First World
Royal_Star_&_Garter
Topics referred to by the same term
Star and Garter may refer to: Royal Star & Garter, a charitable trust in Richmond, London Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond, a former home for ex-servicemen
Star_and_Garter
Principal heraldic officer of the College of Arms
Garter Principal King of Arms (also Garter King of Arms or simply Garter) is the senior king of arms and officer of arms of the College of Arms, the heraldic
Garter_Principal_King_of_Arms
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a British order of chivalry. It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the
List of current knights and ladies of the Garter
List_of_current_knights_and_ladies_of_the_Garter
Species of snake
The plains garter snake (Thamnophis radix) is a species of garter snake native to most of the central United States as far north as Canada and as far south
Plains_garter_snake
Anglo-Norman maxim
Garter after picking up a blue silk garter dropped by a lady during a court dance. In response to the courtiers' mockery, the King placed the garter on
Honi_soit_qui_mal_y_pense
Genus of snakes
known as African garter snakes, in the family Elapidae. Despite their common names, they are unrelated to the harmless North American garter snakes of the
Elapsoidea
Species of snake
The giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) is the largest species of garter snake. Relatively rare, it is a semi-aquatic snake with a limited distribution
Giant_garter_snake
Circular steel spring
A garter spring is a coiled steel spring that is connected at each end to create a circular shape, and is used in oil seals, shaft seals, belt-driven motors
Garter_spring
Subspecies of snake
The San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) is a slender multi-colored subspecies of the common garter snake. Designated as an endangered
San_Francisco_garter_snake
Arts centre and theatre
Garter Lane Arts Centre is an arts centre and theatre with studio spaces and exhibition spaces located on O'Connell St., Waterford City, Ireland. It was
Garter_Lane_Arts_Centre
Royal chapel in Windsor Castle, England
direct jurisdiction of the monarch), and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter. St George's Chapel was founded in the 14th century by King Edward III and
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
St_George's_Chapel,_Windsor_Castle
Species of snake
The western terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans) is a western North American species of colubrid snake. At least five subspecies are recognized
Western terrestrial garter snake
Western_terrestrial_garter_snake
Species of snake
The checkered garter snake (Thamnophis marcianus) is a species of garter snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native
Checkered_garter_snake
English poet (fl. 1565–1579)
Bernard Garter (fl. 1565–1579) was an English anti-papist poet who published The tragicall and true historie which happened betweene two English lovers
Bernard_Garter
Species of snake
The narrow-headed garter snake, Thamnophis rufipunctatus, is a species of nonvenomous garter snake that is endemic to the southwestern United States. Its
Narrow-headed_garter_snake
Subspecies of snake
The Chicago garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis semifasciatus), is a subspecies of the common garter snake native to the Chicago, United States, region.
Chicago_garter_snake
Subspecies of snake
The California red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) is a subspecies of the common garter snake. This slender subspecies of natricine
California red-sided garter snake
California_red-sided_garter_snake
Subspecies of snake
The Texas garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis annectens) is a subspecies of the common garter snake (T. sirtalis). The subspecies, which belongs to the
Texas_garter_snake
Building in London, UK
The Royal Star and Garter Home on Richmond Hill, in Richmond, London, was built between 1921 and 1924 to a design by Sir Edwin Cooper, based on a plan
Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond
Royal_Star_and_Garter_Home,_Richmond
Species of snake in the family Colubridae
Thamnophis couchii, commonly known as Couch's garter snake, the Sierra garter snake, or the western aquatic garter snake, is a highly aquatic species of snake
Sierra_garter_snake
Casino hotel in Nevada, United States
Red Garter is a hotel and casino located in West Wendover, Nevada just west of Rainbow. As of 2022, the Red Garter Hotel remained operated by Maverick
Red_Garter_Casino
Species of snake
Butler's garter snake (Thamnophis butleri) is a species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North
Butler's_garter_snake
Topics referred to by the same term
Gertie's Garter may refer to: Getting Gertie's Garter (1945 film), an American slapstick comedy film based on the play Getting Gertie's Garter (1927 film)
Getting_Gertie's_Garter
Pub in Manchester, England
The Star and Garter is a Grade II listed public house and live-music venue on Fairfield Street in Manchester, England. Originally built nearby in 1803
Star_and_Garter,_Manchester
Painting by Jean-François de Troy
The Garter is an oil on canvas painting by French painter Jean-François de Troy, from 1724. It is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York.
The_Garter
Subspecies of snake
The red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) is a subspecies of the common garter snake, in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae
Red-sided_garter_snake
Species of snake
The Mexican garter snake (Thamnophis eques) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico and in the United States (Arizona and
Mexican_garter_snake
Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter is a constituent group of the Foundation of the College of St George, Windsor
The Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter
The_Society_of_the_Friends_of_St_George's_and_Descendants_of_the_Knights_of_the_Garter
Paintings by Franz Xaver Winterhalter
The portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in Garter Robes are 1843 portrait paintings by the German artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter. Winterhalter
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in Garter Robes
Queen_Victoria_and_Prince_Albert_in_Garter_Robes
British order of chivalry established in 1725
fourth most senior of the British orders of chivalry, after the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle, and the (dormant) Order of St Patrick. In the
Order_of_the_Bath
Species of snake
The aquatic garter snake (Thamnophis atratus) is a species of colubrid snake. Three subspecies are currently recognized. It is found exclusively along
Aquatic_garter_snake
Topics referred to by the same term
Garters may refer to: Red Garters (film), a 1954 musical starring Rosemary Clooney Red Garters (album), a soundtrack album from the film "Red Garters"
Red_Garters
Species of snake
The blackbelly garter snake (Thamnophis melanogaster) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico. First described as Tropidonotus
Blackbelly_garter_snake
Clothing accessory
Shirt stays are elastic straps that connect the bottom of a dress shirt to the socks or feet. There are two main varieties: those that loop around the
Shirt_stays
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
James VI and I (James Charles Stuart; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, and King of England and Ireland
James_VI_and_I
British TV variety series (1963–1966)
Stars and Garters is a British television variety show produced by Associated-Rediffusion from 1963 until 1966, set in a fictional public house. Hosted
Stars_and_Garters
Species of snake
The northwestern garter snake (Thamnophis ordinoides) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. In the United
Northwestern_garter_snake
Thigh-high stockings
themselves up on the thigh when worn, without the use of a suspender or garter belt. Typically made of nylon or elastane; the top of the stocking is lined
Hold-ups
King of the United Kingdom in 1936
Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United
Edward_VIII
Group of knit fabrics based on common stitching techniques
Basic knitted fabrics include stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch, garter stitch, seed stitch, faggoting, and tricot. In some cases, these fabrics
Basic_knitted_fabrics
Aristocratic family in the United Kingdom
represented Brackley in Parliament. In 1601, he was made a Knight of the Garter, and created Baron Spencer, of Wormleighton, in the Peerage of England in
Spencer_family
Senior parliamentary officer
chamber and its precincts. Black Rod is also an officer of the Order of the Garter and serves as secretary to the Lord Great Chamberlain and as Serjeant-at-Arms
Black_Rod
English knight (c.1369–1400)
William Arundel (born about 1369, died 1400) was a Knight of the Order of the Garter, Constable of Rochester Castle and Constable and Warden of Reigate Castle
William_Arundel
Species of African snake
Elapsoidea sundevallii, also known commonly as Sundevall's garter snake or the African garter snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae
Elapsoidea_sundevallii
Band of the University of Oregon, US
The Green Garter Band (GGB) is a group of twelve that plays at numerous events for the University of Oregon. The group has a faculty advisor, the Director
Green_Garter_Band
Shoulder straps worn to hold up trousers
suspenders for short, is a garment used to hold up stockings. This is called a garter belt in American English. There have been several precursors to suspenders
Suspenders
U.S. state
gray foxes, cougars, bobcats, and Roosevelt elk. Reptiles such as the garter snakes and rattlesnakes inhabit the zone. In addition, amphibians such as
California
Emperor of Russia from 1894 to 1917
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: Stranger Knight Companion of the Garter, 1 July 1893 Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain, 6 September 1904 Honorary
Nicholas_II
15th-century Anglo-Norman illuminated manuscript
Bruges Garter Book is a 15th-century Anglo-Norman illuminated manuscript containing portraits of the founder knights of the Order of the Garter. It was
Bruges_Garter_Book
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1702
William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of
William_III_of_England
Garter stall plates are small enamelled brass plates located in St George's Chapel displaying the names and arms of the Knights of the Garter. Each knight
Garter_stall_plate
Garter King of Arms (born 1961)
2021, he has served as Garter Principal King of Arms. The senior herald and genealogist at the College of Arms in London, as Garter King of Arms, White is
David_White_(officer_of_arms)
Officer of the Order of the Garter
The Chancellor of the Order of the Garter is an officer of the Order of the Garter. When the Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 at St George's Chapel
Chancellor of the Order of the Garter
Chancellor_of_the_Order_of_the_Garter
Subspecies of snake
similar species are the western ribbon snake, common garter snake, plains garter snake, and Butler's garter snake. The other three subspecies are the northern
Thamnophis_saurita_saurita
1969 studio album by Denis Murphy & Julia Clifford
The Star Above The Garter is an album of Sliabh Luachra fiddle music recorded by siblings Denis Murphy (1910–1974) and Julia Clifford (1914–1997) in 1969
The_Star_Above_the_Garter
Canadian public holiday
Victoria, Princess Royal (1842) Queen Victoria (1843) Queen Victoria in Garter Robes (1843) Queen Victoria (1843) The Arrival of Queen Victoria at the
Victoria_Day
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
arms, in 1995, on her appointment as Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter (LG), the UK's highest order of chivalry. In the US, Thatcher received the
Margaret_Thatcher
Corporation responsible for heraldry in England and Wales
of ceremonial occasions such as coronations, state funerals, the annual Garter Service, and the State Opening of Parliament. The officers of arms accompany
College_of_Arms
Queen of the United Kingdom since 2022
January 2022, she made Camilla a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. On 14 February 2022, Camilla tested positive for COVID-19, four days after
Queen_Camilla
Species of snake
Elapsoidea loveridgei, also known commonly as Loveridge's garter snake and the East African garter snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae
Elapsoidea_loveridgei
British list of honours
Ribbon bar of the Order of the Garter
2026_Special_Honours
Species of snake
The yellow-throated garter snake (Thamnophis pulchrilatus) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico. Very little is known
Yellow-throated_garter_snake
King of England from 1327 to 1377
founded the Order of the Garter, probably in 1348. The new order carried connotations from the legend by the circular shape of the garter. Edward's wartime experiences
Edward_III
1968 film
Garter Colt (Italian: Giarrettiera Colt) is a 1968 Italian spaghetti Western directed by Gian Andrea Rocco. It is one of the rare Italo-Westerns with a
Garter_Colt
Cheating game played at fairs
originally played at fairs by sharpers. It is also known as Pricking the Garter (Renaissance), The Strap (1930 con man argot), The Old Army Game (World
Fast_and_Loose_(con_game)
Member of the British royal family (born 1982)
attended the Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle in June 2008, where William was made a Royal Knight of the Garter. In July 2008, she was a
Catherine,_Princess_of_Wales
1933 film
Night of the Garter is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Sydney Howard, Winifred Shotter and Elsie Randolph. The film was
Night_of_the_Garter
King of England from 1509 to 1547
the Scottish Marches. In May 1495, he was appointed to the Order of the Garter. The King gave these appointments to his young son to enable himself to
Henry_VIII
Head of government of the United Kingdom
of chivalry, the Order of the Garter. The practice of creating a retired prime minister a Knight Companion of the Garter (KG) has been fairly prevalent
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Full display of coat of arms
the statute of the Order of the Garter laid down by King Henry VIII (r. 1509–1547) concerning the regulation of Garter stall plates: It is agreed that
Achievement_(heraldry)
Species of snake
The Mexican wandering garter snake (Thamnophis errans) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Mexico. This snake was first described
Mexican wandering garter snake
Mexican_wandering_garter_snake
valley garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) is a subspecies of the common garter snake. It is a snake indigenous to North America. Most garter snakes
List of reptiles of Yellowstone National Park
List_of_reptiles_of_Yellowstone_National_Park
British order of chivalry associated with Scotland
senior in precedence. Its equivalent in England, the Most Noble Order of the Garter, is the oldest documented order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, dating
Order_of_the_Thistle
Wildlife management area in Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba. The dens are the winter home of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis). These pits are known to house the
Narcisse_Snake_Dens
American member of the British royal family (born 1981)
Duchess bears the arms of her husband impaled with her own. Thomas Woodcock, Garter King of Arms, the senior officer of the College of Arms, helped the Duchess
Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex
British athlete (born 1939)
Companion of the Order of the Garter on 27 February 2019. She was installed in St. George's Chapel, the chapel of the Order, on Garter Day, 17 June. Peters was
Mary_Peters_(athlete)
British prince (1689–1700)
son. He grew close to his uncle William, who created him a Knight of the Garter, and his aunt Mary, who frequently sent him presents. At his nursery in
Prince William, Duke of Gloucester
Prince_William,_Duke_of_Gloucester
American cultural figure
businesswoman, and entrepreneur. During the 1970s, she formed The Flying Garter Girls, a group that traveled around the country as groupies for famous rock
Pennie_Lane_Trumbull
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
George Boleyn's being refused the prestigious honour of the Order of the Garter, given instead to Sir Nicholas Carew. Anne's biographer Eric Ives believes
Anne_Boleyn
Children's game
Scotland), (in German) gummitwist, "jeu de l elastique" in France and Chinese garter in the Philippines is a children's game resembling hopscotch and jump rope
Chinese_jump_rope
1920 film by Maurice Tourneur
My Lady's Garter is a lost 1920 American silent mystery film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Wyndham Standing, Sylvia Breamer and Holmes Herbert
My_Lady's_Garter
Japanese anime television series
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (Japanese: パンティ&ストッキングwithガーターベルト, Hepburn: Panti ando Sutokkingu wizu Gātāberuto), often shortened to just Panty & Stocking
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Panty_&_Stocking_with_Garterbelt
Species of bird
The red-gartered coot (Fulica armillata) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in
Red-gartered_coot
Order, confraternity or society of knights
royal dynasty, either an active "dynastic state order" (e.g. Order of the Garter), otherwise a "non-national dynastic order", as the head of a formerly reigning
Order_of_chivalry
Jewish noble banking family
Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild on their wedding day as she flashes her garter". mirror. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 April
Rothschild_family
English noble and diplomat (c. 1477–1539)
grandfather of Queen Elizabeth I. By Henry VIII, he was made a Knight of the Garter in 1523 and was elevated to the peerage as Viscount Rochford in 1525, and
Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire
Thomas_Boleyn,_1st_Earl_of_Wiltshire
1945 film by Allan Dwan
Getting Gertie's Garter is a 1945 American slapstick comedy film written and directed by Allan Dwan, and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Marie McDonald, and Barry
Getting Gertie's Garter (1945 film)
Getting_Gertie's_Garter_(1945_film)
English author (1922–2014)
Order of the Garter [...] Her Majesty invested the Baroness Soames with the Insignia of a Lady Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter." The Court
Mary_Soames
Species of snake
Thamnophis brachystoma, commonly known as the shorthead garter snake or short-headed gartersnake, is a small species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae
Shorthead_garter_snake
Concept in Evolution
anti-predator adaptation. Throughout much of the newt's range, the common garter snake is resistant to the toxin. While in principle the toxin binds to a
Evolutionary_arms_race
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Boy/Male
British, English
From the Beloved One's Farm
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Youth; The Pupil of the Eye
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Like Flower
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Knowing; Aware; Remembrance of a Loved One
Girl/Female
Indian
Pleasant, Satisfied, Content
Biblical
lord, teacher
Girl/Female
Tamil
Goddess Durga
Biblical
a sphere, buckle, or hand
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
From the High Meadow
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n.
A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.
v. t.
To bind with a garter.
n.
A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter. It is the lowest degree of honor that is hereditary. The baronets are commoners.
n.
A figure of St. George (the patron saint of England) on horseback, appended to the collar of the Order of the Garter. See Garter.
n.
Same as Bendlet.
v. t.
To invest with the Order of the Garter.
imp. & p. p.
of Garter
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.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Garter