Fencing direction angered doctor (2,5)

I believe the answer is:

en garde

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'fencing direction angered doctor' is the definition.
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'angered doctor' is the wordplay.
'doctor' indicates anagramming the letters.
'angered' with letters rearranged gives 'EN GARDE'.

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(Other definitions for en garde that I've seen before include "Fencer's call" , "Words of warning" , "Angered with opening position in fencing - be alert. (2,5)" , "Warning cry in fencing" , "French opening position in fencing - protect yourself" .)

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

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