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First victim in list from the Bastille (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abel

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This clue might be a double definition.

'first victim' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'list from the bastille' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for abel that I've seen before include "Slain biblical brother" , "Victim of murderer" , "one killed early" , "The first murderee?" , "tragic figure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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