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Small shake will do for window curtain (4)

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I believe the answer is:

swag

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'window curtain' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'small shake' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'shake' becomes 'wag' (synonyms).
's'+'wag'='SWAG'

'will do for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for swag that I've seen before include "Part of a curtain" , "hot property" , "goods from burglary" , "Booty, loot" , "bundle of possessions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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