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American gentleman in Cheshire? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chester

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This clue might be a double definition.

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

'cheshire?' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chester that I've seen before include "Cathedral city" , "Walled UK city" , "Walled city on the river Dee" , "See 8" , "Walled county town" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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