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Not modern, out of time, coming up dull (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dead

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I believe this clue is a quadruple definition!!

'not modern out' is the first definition.
'dead' can be an answer for 'out' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'not modern' bit.

'of' acts as a link.

'time' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'coming' is a link.

'up' is the third definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'dull' is the fourth definition.
(I've seen this before)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dead that I've seen before include "Pushing up the daisies" , "No longer relevant" , "Deceased; numb" , "Not quick" , "Lookalike" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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