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____ Walter Scott (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sir

(Other definitions for sir that I've seen before include "Title of knight or baronet" , "Title of Kt or Bart" , "Respectful address for a man" , "Honorary male title" , "Formal term of address" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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