"arm garter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arm garters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} arm garter (plural arm garters)
  1. A garter worn on the sleeve of a shirt above the elbow to hold the lower part of the sleeve tight and keep the cuff in the correct position. Wikipedia link: sleeve garter Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: sleeve garter

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