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Virtuous - but sounds to have been pursued (6)

Ross

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chaste

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'virtuous' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

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(Other definitions for chaste that I've seen before include "Innocent" , "'Celibate, virginal (6)'" , "Sachet (anag)" , "Maidenly" , "pure and simple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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