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Man going commando? Might one hear that? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nicholas

'man' is the definition.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for nicholas that I've seen before include "Patron saint of children and Russia" , "Novel featuring Dotheboys Hall" , "Saint associated with Christmas figure" , "Patron saint of Greece (and Liverpool)" , "Boy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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