Garment whose name means "waistcoat” in French (5)

I believe the answer is:

gilet

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

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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