Bald Cockney lacks any manners (4)

I believe the answer is:

airs

'manners' is the definition.
(air is a kind of manner)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for airs that I've seen before include "Melodies or artificial manners" , "Ventilates or tunes" , "- - and graces" , "Tunes and affectations" , "Broadcasts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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