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He is, in short, a martial figure (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

edward

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This clue might be a double definition.

'he' is the first definition.
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'short a martial figure' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'is in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for edward that I've seen before include "Former King" , "The eighth one abdicated" , "-- Lear, poet" , "The Queen's youngest son" , "Lear, Elgar or Fox" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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