May's follower in Britain (7)

I believe the answer is:

johnson

(Other definitions for johnson that I've seen before include "Samuel -, lexicographer" , "harmless drudge?" , "Lexicographic doctor" , "one of two presidents" , "American president" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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