One who gave us all a lift? (4)

I believe the answer is:

otis

(Other definitions for otis that I've seen before include "Miss -- Regrets, Cole Porter song" , "US inventor" , "Company providing lifts" , "---- Redding, 1941-67, soul singer" , "Lift man" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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