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Tramp's companion? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lady

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'tramps companion?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for lady that I've seen before include "Female title" , "mature woman" , "Gentlewoman" , "See 20" , "See 2" .)

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