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Gentleman’s preference? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blonde

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This clue could be a double definition.

'gentleman's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'preference?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for blonde that I've seen before include "Fair-headed" , "Fair-haired person" , "Of a woman, having fair hair (6)" , "What may follow Strawberry" , "Pale-haired" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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