Giant given to eating humans (4)

I believe the answer is:

ogre

(Other definitions for ogre that I've seen before include "Terrifying man" , "character in 'Puss in Boots'" , "terrible person" , "Giant of folklore, eats humans" , "Monstrous giant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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