What bores might do to trap old regimental figure (7)
I believe the answer is:
dragoon
This clue might be a double definition.
'what bores might do to trap' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'old regimental figure' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dragoon that I've seen before include "Coerce; mounted soldier" , "Force" , "bring into line" , "Coerce someone to do something against their will" , "Cavalryman; coerce (into doing something)" .)