Othello's loyal captain (6)

I believe the answer is:

cassio

(Other definitions for cassio that I've seen before include "One accused of being Desdemona's lover (Othello)" , "Lieutenant dismissed by Othello" , "Sheath" , "Lieutenant in Cyprus" , "Michael in play" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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