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Domestic service (3,3)

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I believe the answer is:

tea set

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This clue could be a double definition.

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

'service' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for tea set that I've seen before include "Equipment for an afternoon meal" , "facility for refreshment" , "hot drink service" , "Collection of crockery from estate" , "Cups, saucers, plates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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