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Puts up with relations in furry attire (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bearskin

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'furry attire' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'puts up with relations' is the wordplay.
'puts up with' becomes 'bears' ('bear' can be a synonym of 'put up with').
'relations' becomes 'kin' (both can mean one's family).
'bears'+'kin'='BEARSKIN'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bearskin that I've seen before include "hide from wild animal" , "Military fur hat" , "Pelt" , "Military cover" , "piece of military uniform" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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