Gently lay over ruined padre (5)

I believe the answer is:

drape

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

'ruined padre' is the wordplay.
'ruined' indicates an anagram.
'padre' anagrammed gives 'DRAPE'.

'over' is the link.

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(Other definitions for drape that I've seen before include "Loose fabric cover" , "Adorn loosely (with cloth)" , "Hang - curtain" , "Swathe" , "Cover with a loose cloth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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