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The kind of stockings I sell? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

lisle

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'the kind' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'stockings i sell?' is the wordplay.
'i sell' anagrams to 'LISLE'.
But, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Twisted yarn" , "Strong tightly twisted cotton thread" , "Pedestrianised city" , "Fine cotton thread used in stockings" , "Type of cotton yarn" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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