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It gives one the first chance of foolishness (5)

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I believe the answer is:

april

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(Other definitions for april that I've seen before include "''... is the cruellest month'' (TS Eliot)" , "Reputedly showery month" , "Thirty days in spring" , "Fourth month" , "days on end" .)

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