Corded tape used for stiffening (9)

I believe the answer is:

petersham

'corded tape used for stiffening' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for petersham that I've seen before include "Material" , "Heavy corded ribbon used in belts" , "Ribbed silk ribbon" , "Stiffener" , "Corded tape used for stiffening" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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