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As seen on a rake's tombstone? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

rip

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This clue might be a double definition.

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

'a rake's tombstone?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'seen on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rip that I've seen before include "Slash" , "death wish" , "Severely criticise" , "Tearaway" , "Epitaph" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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