Home for Cockney thieves?
I believe the answer is:
tea caddy
'home' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tea caddy that I've seen before include "leaves container in the kitchen" , "drink dispenser" , "Container for bags (or leaves)" , "source of refreshment?" , "Container for Earl Grey etc" .)