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Life peer holding sword (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epee

'sword' is the definition.
(sword used in fencing)

'life peer holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates a hidden word.
'EPEE' is hidden within 'life peer'.

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "there's a point to it" , "Fencer's weapon" , "It may offer riposte" , "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "Duelling weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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