suspenders
Meanings
noun
- A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
- Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.
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Etymology
From suspend + -er. Compare hanger.
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