[n] a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
[n] a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
[n] someone who supports or champions something
[n] a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
Synonyms
admirer, assistant, booster, champion, friend, garter, help, helper, patron, protagonist, sponsor