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Aggressive fellow possibly frightened by Ned (7)

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I believe the answer is:

fighter

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This clue could be a double definition.

'aggressive fellow' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'frightened by ned' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'possibly' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for fighter that I've seen before include "Fast military aircraft" , "Professional boxer - a person with determination" , "Freight (anag.)" , "Military jet" , "Boxer; warrior" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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