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A name that might suit you (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

serge

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This could be a double definition.

'a name that' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'suit you' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'might' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for serge that I've seen before include "Durable fabric" , "Strong twilled worsted fabric" , "Twilled woollen fabric" , "Frenchman" , "Twilled fabric; name" .)

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