Class or type (3)
I believe the answer is:
ilk
This clue is a double definition.
'class' is the first definition.
(both can mean a type or variety)
'type' is the second definition.
(ilk can mean a type or kind)
(Other definitions for ilk that I've seen before include "Of that kind in Kilkenny" , "Type of milksop" , "Type - kind" , "Description" , "Sort or type of silks" .)