As woven in Pitlochry? (5)

I believe the answer is:

cloth

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'as' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for cloth that I've seen before include "rag" , "Sails" , "Textiles" , "Gingham, say" , "Fabric, textile" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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