Shameless Etonian deserted by two-thirds of country (6)

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brazen

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(Other definitions for brazen that I've seen before include "Shameless (impudence)" , "Shameless and bold - resembling brass" , "Insolent, barefaced" , "Impudent, shameless" , "Forward" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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