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Boyfriend removes a ton from French vessel (4)

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beau

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(Other definitions for beau that I've seen before include "An archaic boy-friend like Brummel" , "Admirer; fop, dandy" , "One loving" , "An old boy friend or dandy" , "Male suitor - dandy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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