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The member before? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leg

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'the member' is the definition.
(member can mean a limb)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for leg that I've seen before include "Limb; stage" , "Support; cricket side" , "Stage (of race)" , "Gigot" , "Member" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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