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It may hold what is laid on the table (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eggcup

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This could be a double definition.

'it may hold what is laid' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'the table' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for eggcup that I've seen before include "Bearer of breakfast (with soldiers)" , "Breakfast placed here" , "Holder of an oval thing" , "what held a problem for curate?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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