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Envelope given to edgy ensign for sly smooth-talker (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sleeveen

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(Other definitions for sleeveen that I've seen before include "smooth-talking Irishman" , "Irish smooth talker" , "untrustworthy type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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