Steward who hangs around (6)

I believe the answer is:

waiter

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'steward' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for waiter that I've seen before include "Table server" , "One who serves at table" , "Restaurant employee" , "Steward" , "One paid to serve" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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