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Trader in stocks? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

florist

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This clue might be a double definition.

'trader' is the first definition.
(type of trader)

'stocks?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for florist that I've seen before include "Flower dealer" , "Dealer in flowers" , "Flower retailer" , "Flower arranger" , "Trader in blooms" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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