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Lane doesn’t have a bit of enmity for friend (4)

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I believe the answer is:

ally

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'friend' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for ally that I've seen before include "Cooperating country" , "A friendly and reliable country" , "couple?" , "Confederate; supporter" , "Team up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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