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Hosiery thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lisle

'hosiery thread' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Strong tightly twisted cotton thread" , "Cotton stocking thread" , "Strong cotton fabric" , "Strong cotton material" , "Maker of hose" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and the LA Times.
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