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Give the word to pass by a Quaker (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

friend

'quaker' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for friend that I've seen before include "Member of religious society" , "Supporter of cause" , "Buddy, mate" , "Buddy, chum" , "Ally, supporter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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