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Like one who has osteolethargy? (4-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bone-idle

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This clue might be a double definition.

'like' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'one who has osteolethargy?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests an adjective which matches the answer.

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