Cleric equal to boy (6)

I believe the answer is:

parson

'cleric' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'equal to boy' is the wordplay.
'equal' becomes 'par'.
'to boy' becomes 'son' (male child).
'par'+'son'='PARSON'

(Other definitions for parson that I've seen before include "One with benefice" , "Churchman" , "Aprons (anag.)" , "Anglican clergyman" , "Rector; clergyman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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