Some brambles tore Ruth’s one stocking! (6)

I believe the answer is:

storer

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'one stocking' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'some brambles tore ruth's' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'STORER' is hidden in the letters of 'brambles tore ruths'.

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