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Times about to swagger, it covers come rain or shine (6)

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I believe the answer is:

brolly

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This clue could be a double definition.

'times about to swagger it covers come rain' is the first definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'shine' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for brolly that I've seen before include "Portable rain-shield (abbr.)" , "Cover for head" , "Familiar umbrella - a small one?" , "Gamp" , "What goes up when rain comes down?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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