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Paisley, perhaps? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ian

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'paisley' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include "- Botham, cricketer" , "- Fleming (James Bond)" , "Scotsman?" , "Sir - McKellen, actor" , "Albert Beale's first name in EastEnders" .)

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