The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WAISTCOAT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result WAISTCOAT
- Serve around Ascot possibly in sleeveless gear
- Winding in and out of Ascot Henry covered up with a garment
- Something worn and old in attic was thrown out
- American’s vest in desert, reportedly shown on film
- Watch kept here as quoted scrap firm ends in defeat
- Clothing rejected as unwanted say by one in bed
- Hesitate to be seen around Ascot clumsily wearing this
- Garment was falling short, one to cast out
- No dad saw it around Ulster?
- American's vest in desert, reportedly shown on film
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What does WAISTCOAT mean?
WAISTCOAT noun- An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
- A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.