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Son not showing up in brief class (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ilk

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'class' is the definition.
(both can mean a type or variety)

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(Other definitions for ilk that I've seen before include "Type of milksop" , "Disposition" , "Type - kind" , "Sort or type of silks" , "Of that kind or sort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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