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Type of service frowned on in hairy location (8)

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underarm

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(Other definitions for underarm that I've seen before include "Kind of service" , "Neglect service" , "Style of service in" , "With hand below the shoulder (of bowling or serving)" , "Unmarred (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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