Something trimmed after purchase (3)

I believe the answer is:

fir

(Other definitions for fir that I've seen before include "Evergreen tree for Gaelic men" , "Evergreen tree for Irish men?" , "wood" , "Scots pine" , "Tree for an Irishman" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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