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Is it mostly borrowed from jargon? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

argot

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'jargon?' is the definition.
('argot' can be a synonym of 'jargon')

'is it mostly borrowed' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'it' could be 't' (abbreviation. e.g. in 'tis) and 't' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'argo' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'from' is the link.

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(Other definitions for argot that I've seen before include "Talk of thieves" , "manner of speaking" , "secret language" , "Jargon or slang (of a group)" , "Slang for a groat (5)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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