Historic shot of morning also not right, but I'm not complaining (5)

I believe the answer is:

stoic

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'historic shot' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for stoic that I've seen before include "Zeno, say" , "One who endures hardship uncomplainingly" , "the original Zeno?" , "Resilient philosopher" , "Greek in school" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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