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Before event, old magistrate enters

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reeve

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(Other definitions for reeve that I've seen before include "Steward who told a Tale" , "Female ruff - Canterbury tale-teller" , "estate supervisor" , "Female ruff; also a bailiff" , "Former magistrate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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