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Worn part of an old gravestone (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vest

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'worn part' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of an old gravestone' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'VEST' is hidden in the letters of 'old gravestone'.

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(Other definitions for vest that I've seen before include "Undergarment covering trunk of body" , "Place undergarment in fixed right of possession" , "Clothing" , "Garment under a shirt" , "Waistcoat (in USA)" .)

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