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Fellows hanging on to a cowboy's legs? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chaps

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'fellows' is the definition.
('chap' can be a synonym of 'fellow')

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(Other definitions for chaps that I've seen before include "Blokes" , "Cowboy leggings" , "Men; leather trousers" , "Guy's" , "People" .)

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