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Sam the pawnbroker? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

uncle

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This clue might be a double definition.

'sam' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'the pawnbroker?' is the second definition.
(old-fashioned term for a pawnbroker)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for uncle that I've seen before include "Grandfather's son" , "Law enforcement body" , "Male relation; pawnbroker" , "Dad's brother" , "Pawnbroker's nickname" .)

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