Coarse east European taking Victor for British (6)

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vulgar

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'coarse' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for vulgar that I've seen before include "Coarse or ribald" , "Common - crude" , "Coarse, not in good taste" , "Lacking refinement, culture or taste" , "Coarse, lacking refinement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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