Paisley, perhaps? (3)
I believe the answer is:
ian
'paisley' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)