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A woman could ride in one (5)

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I believe the answer is:

habit

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This clue might be a double definition.

'a woman' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'ride in one' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'could' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for habit that I've seen before include "Custom, wont" , "Regular practice" , "Custom or monk's robe" , "Dress - custom - practice" , "Custom; riding dress" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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