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The skipper's a character! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

butterfly

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the skipper's' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'a character' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for butterfly that I've seen before include "Insect; flighty person" , "Beautiful insect and swimming stroke" , "Swimming stroke - sort of net, kiss or screw" , "noted geisha?" , "Lepidopterous insect" .)

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