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Language spoken by a Cockney’s wife? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dutch

This clue is a double definition.

'language spoken' is the first definition.
(language of the Netherlands)

'a cockney's wife?' is the second definition.
(Cockney informal term for a wife)

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for dutch that I've seen before include "Sort of courage" , "Better half" , "- Auction; - barn" , "& 7 Alcohol-induced nerve" , "partner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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