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Long priestly vestment, a pound (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alb

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'long priestly vestment' is the definition.
'alb' can be an answer for 'vestment' (alb is a kind of vestment). I'm not certain of the 'long priestly' bit.

'a pound' is the wordplay.
'pound' becomes 'lb' (synonyms).
'a'+'lb'='ALB'

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(Other definitions for alb that I've seen before include "Priestly garment" , "White linen liturgical vestment" , "the vicar might put on?" , "ecclesiastical garment" , "Clerical gown" .)

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