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For being a bit fierce, shame on you! (3)

Ross

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fie

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'shame on you' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fie that I've seen before include "Yuck!" , "Interjection of disgust" , "Exclamation of mock dismay" , "Cry of dismay" , "Shame!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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