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Possibly Dutch people we envy? (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

other half

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'possibly dutch' is the definition.
'other half' can be an answer for 'dutch' (both can informally mean a wife). I'm unsure of the 'possibly' bit.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for other half that I've seen before include "Dutch" , "people better off than us?" , "Wife or hubby" , "partner" , "Spouse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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