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“Boring thing” (dismissing male jacket) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gilet

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'jacket' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for gilet that I've seen before include "apparel" , "Type of jacket" , "Sleeveless padded jacket" , "Body-warmer" , "Waistcoat" .)

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