Old policeman used in the kitchen? (6)

I believe the answer is:

peeler

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'old policeman' is the first definition.
(historical nickname for a policeman)

'used in the kitchen?' is the second definition.
(vegetable peeler)

(Other definitions for peeler that I've seen before include "Devious type" , "Potato skinner" , "Old copper" , "Very old English cop, or spud scraper" , "Kitchen knife" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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