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Tolerant fellow and striking girl doing a bunk (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lenient

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'tolerant' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "Showing tolerance" , "Light" , "Soft-hearted" , "Not severe in punishing" , "Tolerant, merciful" .)

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