Sam, who belted many an officer (6)

I believe the answer is:

browne

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'sam who belted many an officer' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for browne that I've seen before include "Physician and author" , "Sam ---, military belt" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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