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Bit of a looker, one with class (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pupil

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'bit of a looker' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pupil that I've seen before include "Eye opening" , "Dark centre of the eye" , "School learner" , "that shrinks from brightness" , "Aperture in an eye" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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