Flock infant (4)

I believe the answer is:

lamb

(Other definitions for lamb that I've seen before include "Charles ---, essayist; meek animal" , "author?" , "Writer" , "Tender sheep meat" , "Mary, and Charles?" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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