A hairstyle on Victoria's premier model was ample (8)

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abundant

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'ample' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'a hairstyle on victoria's premier model' is the wordplay.
'hairstyle' becomes 'bun'.
'on victoria's premier' becomes 'dan' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'model' becomes 'T' (Ford Model T car).
'a'+'bun'+'dan'+'t'='ABUNDANT'

'was' is the link.

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(Other definitions for abundant that I've seen before include "In plentiful supply" , "Exuberant" , "Plentiful, ample" , "Guardian spirit" , "full" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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