Jumbo Cryptic

[stevenj]

Wow. I think this was the toughest puzzle I have done. I was nowhere near finished when I was up to bed so I had another go today. I have used various reference books ( as taught by Mamyalynne ) and only worked out some when I had all the connecting letters.
I’d still like some help with a few clues ( well, a lot but I’ll stick to a few. )
“ like a belief that has died, first one held “ My word is deistic ( because it fits) but I really don’t follow why.
“ as a man, like ties often” Two legged. Why like ties often?
“ male garment and watch included with eighth sale item. “ loin cloth fits and is a male garment but the rest?
steven

[Calibax]

2 e,g, football match ties may have home and away legs

[Neveracrossword]

Deistic... Dec, deceased, that has died, with Ist 1, first one, inside. De ist ic.

[cashier]

It was hard wasn't it Steven?
Loincloth comes from lo=Look (watch), inc = included abbreviation, lot=sale item and h eighth letter of the alphabet.

[Calibax]

1st 1 (first one) in dec(eased)

[Neveracrossword]

Male garment - Lo, watch, Inc, included, Lot, sale item, H, eight (letter)? Lo in c lot h.

[stevenj]

Thank you all very much! Your explanations are great.
But they confirm ( for me anyway) that this was a tough puzzle
steven