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noun
An item of women's underwear consisting of a belt to which are attached suspenders for holding up stockings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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Synonyms: garter belt
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: garter belt
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: undergarment, unmentionable
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