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Belt in this fashion designer's label (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sock

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'belt' is the definition.
(both can mean to hit)

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(Other definitions for sock that I've seen before include "Hit; horse's leg marking" , "Hit; garment" , "Clothing; punch" , "Hit forcefully; footwear" , "bash" .)

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