gartered

gar·ter

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-ter]
- /ˈgɑr tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-ter]
- /ˈgɑr tər/

Definitions of gartered word

noun gartered 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. 1
noun gartered a similar band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve. 1
noun gartered 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. 1
noun gartered 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. 1
verb with object gartered to fasten with a garter. 1
noun gartered Wearing a garter. 1

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Origin of gartered

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Old North French gartier, derivative of garet the bend of the knee < Celtic; compare Welsh gar shank, Breton gâr leg

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Parts of speech for Gartered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gartered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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