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A line of footwear (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plimsoll

This clue is a double definition.

'a line' is the first definition.
(Plimsoll is an example)

'footwear' is the second definition.
(plimsoll is a kind of footwear)

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for plimsoll that I've seen before include "Pump social reformer" , "Shipping legislator" , "Sports shoe; a line" , "Mark on ship's side to indicate limit of loading" , "Light gym shoe and waterline" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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