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One engaged in sharp trade practice? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cutler

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'one engaged in sharp trade practice?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for cutler that I've seen before include "Sheffield craftsman maybe" , "Knife etc. maker" , "Maker or dealer in knives, forks etc" , "Knife-maker" , "Maker and seller of knives, forks and spoons" .)

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