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Suitable footwear for one who can't keep their feet? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slipper

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This clue could be a double definition.

'suitable footwear' is the first definition.
'slipper' can be an answer for 'footwear' (slipper is a kind of footwear). I am not certain of the 'suitable' bit.

'one who can't keep their feet?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for slipper that I've seen before include "Footwear item" , "House shoe" , "Beat; mule" , "Comfortable shoe" , "Shoe worn indoors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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