"Garter" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH

A string or ribbon by which tlie stocking is held upon the leg. The mark of the highest order of English knighthood, ranking next after the nobility. This milita-ry order of knighthood is said to have been first instituted by Richard I., at the siege of Acre, where he caused twenty-six kDights who firmly stood by him to wear thongs of blue leather about their legs. It is also said to have been perfected by Edward III. and to have received some alterations, which were

A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the
leg.

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.

To bind with a garter.

To invest with the Order of the Garter.

Same as Bendlet.