Ancient, a little like an aristocrat? (5)
I believe the answer is:
early
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'ancient' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'a little like an aristocrat?' is the second definition.
(like an earl)
(Other definitions for early that I've seen before include "New-season" , "before anyone else?" , "Before appointed time" , "Premature" , "Before the expected time" .)