1894 novel by George du Maurier that gave its name to a hat (6)

I believe the answer is:

trilby

(Other definitions for trilby that I've seen before include "Impressionable singer" , "Miss O'Ferrall" , "Felt hat with a creased crown" , "du Maurier's heroine" , "Type of hat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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