Empire that's been stuffed (7)

I believe the answer is:

ottoman

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

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ottoman that I've seen before include "Couch for a Turk" , "Turkish empire or ling cushioned seat" , "that lacks arms and backing" , "Turkish empire of over 600 years" , "Long, low seat - Turkish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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