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Roundhead’s opponent, offhand (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cavalier

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This clue might be a double definition.

'roundhead's opponent' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'offhand' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for cavalier that I've seen before include "'Thoughtless, offhand (8)'" , "Roundhead's foe" , "Offhand - Charles I supporter" , "Herrick and Lovelace were such poets" , "... King Charles, canine breed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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