gartered

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To fasten or secure with a garter or garters.

  - "She gartered her stockings before putting on her shoes."
  - "The hunter gartered his game to carry it back to the camp."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gartered
arteried , terried , quartered

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Variants

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garter , gartered , gartering , garters

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Etymology

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From Old French garter 'to bind, gird'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'garter' comes from the Old French word 'gartere', meaning 'to bind'.

2. In medieval Europe, wearing a garter was a sign of nobility and was often displayed as a symbol of status.

3. Garter snakes are not venomous but can deliver a painful bite.

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Related Concepts

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1. garter belt: A belt worn under stockings to hold them up.

2. garter snake: A non-venomous snake with distinctive markings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gartered' is often used metaphorically to describe someone as being under someone else's control or influence. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello, causing him to 'garter' his jealousy and ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "gartered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of securing something with a garter or garters. Imagine tying a garter around your leg or securing a stocking with a garter belt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gartered' with the idea of securing or binding something. You can also associate it with the image of someone wearing a garter belt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gather Are Things Near' to help remember the meaning of 'gartered'.

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