Bit of Lamb (5)

I believe the answer is:

essay

(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Written academic work" , "Try; a piece of writing" , "Attempt, try" , "Scholarly work" , "Try - composition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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