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Dad's double (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

papa

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This clue might be a double definition.

'dad's' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'double' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for papa that I've seen before include "Mama's other half?" , "Daddy]" , "Dad" , "The old man" , "Comms code for 'P'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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