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Local bishop's vestment? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

alb

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This might be a double definition.

'local' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'bishop's vestment?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for alb that I've seen before include "Long white robe worn by proest" , "ecclesiastical garment" , "White clerical garment" , "Clerical vestment." , "the vicar might put on?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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