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Serviceman's serviceman? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

padre

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This could be a double definition.

'serviceman's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'serviceman?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for padre that I've seen before include "Army serviceman?" , "Father" , "A military clergyman" , "Military chaplain" , "Priest, chaplain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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