Historic character associated with Tottenham (7)

I believe the answer is:

hotspur

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'tottenham' is the definition.
(I know that tottenham can be written as Hotspur)

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(Other definitions for hotspur that I've seen before include "hanger-on at London club?" , "violent man" , "Rebellious warrior" , "Daredevil" , "Tottenham ____ FC" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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