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Spot barrister ringing to attract local attention (4)

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boil

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(Other definitions for boil that I've seen before include "Cook, swelling" , "Bubble up - inflamed swelling" , "Seethe - painful swelling" , "Cook in hot water" , "Eruption of the skin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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