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Cromwell's bodyguard? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

protector

I believe this is a double definition.

'cromwell's' is the first definition.
(Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector)

'bodyguard?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for protector that I've seen before include "Patron" , "Box at Lord's say" , "Guardian; regent" , "Defender" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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