Garter can refer to:
- Garter (stockings), an item of clothing used to hold up stockings
- Order of the Garter, the senior British order of chivalry
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- Ladies of the Garter (1358-1488), female members of the mediaeval Order of the Garter
- List of Knights and Ladies of the Garter, knights and ladies of the Garter from 1348
- Garter Principal King of Arms, an officer of the Order of the Garter
- Garter snake
- Sleeve garter
Famous quotes containing the word garter:
“When first this order was ordained, my lords,
Knights of the Garter were of noble birth,
Valiant and virtuous, full of haughty courage.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“The basic Female body comes with the following accessories: garter belt, panti-girdle, crinoline, camisole, bustle, brassiere, stomacher, chemise, virgin zone, spike heels, nose ring, veil, kid gloves, fishnet stockings, fichu, bandeau, Merry Widow, weepers, chokers, barrettes, bangles, beads, lorgnette, feather boa, basic black, compact, Lycra stretch one-piece with modesty panel, designer peignoir, flannel nightie, lace teddy, bed, head.”
—Margaret Atwood (b. 1939)