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Shylock's beginning with his job being meagre (7)

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slender

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'meagre' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for slender that I've seen before include "Thin and graceful" , "Lean" , "Slim and supple" , "Thin or narrow" , "Slight in form" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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