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Order used to keep the hose in place (6)

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garter

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(Other definitions for garter that I've seen before include "Band around the leg or arm" , "Band to keep a stocking or sleeve up" , "- Belt; - snake; - stitch" , "Sock supporter" , "Support for a stocking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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