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Goodness, an aristocrat! (4)

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I believe the answer is:

lord

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This clue could be a double definition.

'goodness an' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'aristocrat' is the second definition.
(I know that Lord is a type of male aristocrat)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for lord that I've seen before include "Entitled" , "to be drunk?" , "Dismayed expression; ruler" , "Member of Upper House" , "Noble title" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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