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Amis, peut-être, avec despot (8)

Ross

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martinet

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'despot' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for martinet that I've seen before include "Despot" , "A strict disciplarian" , "Disciplined type" , "Rigorous figure" , "A rigorous operator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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