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Irishman, one who loves his country, eschews riot (3)

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pat

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'irishman' is the definition.
(Patrick is a common Irish name)

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(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Knob (of butter)" , "Touch lightly - bit of butter?" , "Touch gently; glib" , "Small butter piece" , "Girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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