Stud manager (4)

I believe the answer is:

boss

I believe this is a double definition.

'stud' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'manager' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for boss that I've seen before include "Team manager" , "Behave overbearingly" , "27 [CHIEF]" , "Governor" , "One in charge; stud" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, The Times and The Telegraph.

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