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Order of the Garter

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348; the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George.

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Examples

“He attended his brother’s coronation wearing full Order of the Garter robes and regalia.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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