Rod has to swagger (5)
I believe the answer is:
strut
I believe this is a double definition.
'rod' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'to swagger' is the second definition.
(both can mean to walk around arrogantly)
'has' is the link.
(Other definitions for strut that I've seen before include "Walk with proud and conceited gait" , "Walk proudly like peacock" , "Stalk" , "Trust (anag.)" , "Brace; swagger" .)