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Lady killer (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

murderess

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This might be a double definition.

'lady' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'killer' is the second definition.
(I know that murderess is a type of liquidator)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for murderess that I've seen before include "Lady killer?" , "Female killer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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