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Humble Catholic hasn't lost any fingers (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chasten

'humble' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for chasten that I've seen before include "Subdue the pride of, discipline" , "Subdue - a stench (anag)" , "Punish, purify" , "Humble" , "Suppress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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