Order of the Garter
noun
the highest order of British knighthood, instituted by Edward III about 1348.
British Dictionary definitions for order of the garter
Order of the Garter
noun
the highest order of English knighthood, open to women since 1987. It consists of the sovereign, 24 knight companions, and extra members created by statute
Also called: the Garter See also Order of the Thistle