A name in patriotism (4)
I believe the answer is:
otis
'a name' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'in patriotism' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'OTIS' is hidden within 'patriotism'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for otis that I've seen before include "- - Redding (soul music star)" , "Place of worship; side part of head" , "Regretful miss" , "Lift man" , "-- Redding, US singer" .)