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Extremely old-fashioned servant? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

vassal

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This could be a double definition.

'extremely old-fashioned' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'servant?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for vassal that I've seen before include "Medieval land-holder" , "A medieval servant" , "A humble servant as of 9 Down" , "Humble servant or subordinate" , "Feudal retainer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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