Also called, British , sock suspender , suspender. an article of clothing for holding up a stocking or sock, usually an elastic band around the leg or an elastic strap hanging from a girdle or other undergarment.

a similar band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve.

a leather strap for passing through a loop at the back of a boot and buckling around the leg to keep the boot from slipping.

British .

the badge of the Order of the Garter.

membership in the Order.

( initial capital letter ) the Order itself.

( usually initial capital letter ) a member of the Order.

to fasten with a garter.