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Bartender loses bet - in the run where someone is expected to collect (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

errand

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'collect' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for errand that I've seen before include "A little job" , "run one" , "Short journey to get or carry message" , "short shopping trip" , "light task" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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