Larger manufacturer takes over one from Bremen, maybe (6)

I believe the answer is:

german

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'one from bremen maybe' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'larger manufacturer takes over' is the wordplay.
'over' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the clue contains or goes 'over' the answer).
'GERMAN' can be found hidden inside 'larger manufacturer takes'.

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(Other definitions for german that I've seen before include "This national rang me up" , "Composer, English? Yes" , "Alsatian" , "foreign" , "European language" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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