Old type of man's close-fitting jacket (7)

I believe the answer is:

doublet

(Other definitions for doublet that I've seen before include "Former male, close-fitting body garment" , "Padded jacket; pair" , "Short jacket" , "would be seen in battle" , "Part of old ensemble" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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