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Keeps in corsets (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stays

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This clue might be a double definition.

'keeps' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'corsets' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stays that I've seen before include "Remains (in place)" , "Remains; supporting wires" , "Stanchions" , "for a slimmer figure" , "Supports" .)

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