A cosy place for a new life, one hears (5)

I believe the answer is:

berth

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'a cosy place' is the definition.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for berth that I've seen before include "Bunk in a vessel" , "Ship's bunk" , "Billet" , "Accommodation on a ship" , "Room on a ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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