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Post traditionally rewarded with "a butt of sack" (4,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poet laureate

(Other definitions for poet laureate that I've seen before include "Court versifier" , "Official versifier" , "Court verse writer" , "Official verse writer" , "Motion, at present" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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