Someone of equal standing (4)
I believe the answer is:
peer
(Other definitions for peer that I've seen before include "Social equal" , "one visiting ladies, say?" , "Look closely - nobleman" , "Noble; look with difficulty" , "Struggle to look" .)
I believe the answer is:
peer
(Other definitions for peer that I've seen before include "Social equal" , "one visiting ladies, say?" , "Look closely - nobleman" , "Noble; look with difficulty" , "Struggle to look" .)