Pupil is one who gets a pound in wages (7)

I believe the answer is:

learner

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'pupil' is the definition.
(I know that learner is a type of pupil)

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(Other definitions for learner that I've seen before include "Someone undergoing education" , "Unqualified driver" , "One under instruction" , "Pupil, novice" , "Trainee (driver)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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