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Mould old aviator after number one is dropped (5,3)

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I believe the answer is:

noble rot

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(Other definitions for noble rot that I've seen before include "Mould useful in making some wines" , "Mould contributing to certain rich wines" , "Grape-shrivelling mould" , "Mould on grapes used for certain wines" , "Mould that beneficially affects grapes" .)

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