Support women dumped by deceitful type (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'support' is the definition.
(easel is a kind of support)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Blackboard-frame" , "Artist's stand for painting" , "Painter's stand" , "Stand used by artists" , "artist's requisite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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