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Doggerel verse stanza (5)

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I believe the answer is:

elver

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'stanza' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'doggerel verse' is the wordplay.
'ELVER' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for elver that I've seen before include "One may see one upriver" , "New slipper" , "Young slippery fish" , "Young migratory fish" , "Immature eel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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