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Restrict clothing for male couple (3)

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I believe the answer is:

tie

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I believe this is a triple definition!

'restrict' is the first definition.
(I know that tie is a more specific form of restrict)

'clothing' is the second definition.
(tie is a kind of clothing)

'for' acts as a link.

'male couple' is the third definition.
'tie' can be an answer for 'couple' (both can mean to join). I am unsure of the 'male' bit.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Failure to win" , "Affiliation" , "Encumbrance" , "Stalemate" , "garb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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