Rear a deer (4)

I believe the answer is:

hind

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'rear' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'a deer' is the second definition.
(I know that hind is a type of American elk)

(Other definitions for hind that I've seen before include "A female deer, situated at the back?" , "posterior" , "Be in front of this farm-worker" , "Rear - female deer" , "Female red deer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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