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Genuine Frenchman in kingdom (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realm

'kingdom' is the definition.
(kingdom is a type of country or realm)

'genuine frenchman' is the wordplay.
'genuine' becomes 'real' (similar in meaning).
'frenchman' becomes 'm' (abbreviation for Monsieur - like 'Mr').
'real'+'m'='REALM'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for realm that I've seen before include "Kingdom could be lamer" , "Area of influence" , "field of study" , "monarch's responsibility" , "Kingdom, domain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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