First cousin dismisses crisis for anyone retiring (5)
I believe the answer is:
futon
'first' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for futon that I've seen before include "Mattress used as a bed or sofa" , "Unsprung roll-up mattress" , "Japanese quilt used as a bed" , "Type of sofa bed" , "Japanese-style mattress" .)