One fleecing his subjects? (7)

I believe the answer is:

shearer

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(Other definitions for shearer that I've seen before include "Alan - - , Newcastle striker" , "One that's fleeced" , "Man clipping sheep" , "Dancer" , "Sheep barber?" .)

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