Keeping supplies of hose (8)

I believe the answer is:

stocking

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This clue could be a double definition.

'keeping supplies' is the first definition.
'stocking' can be an answer for 'keeping'. I'm unsure of the 'supplies' bit.

'hose' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stocking that I've seen before include "some legwear" , "Keeping supplies of; item of wear" , "a hang-up at Christmas?" , "fireside D [DECORATION]" , "Garment for the leg" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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