Old-fashioned feature of compasses (5)

I believe the answer is:

passe

'old-fashioned' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'feature of compasses' is the wordplay.
'feature of' indicates a hidden word.
'PASSE' is hidden within 'compasses'.

(Other definitions for passe that I've seen before include "Old fashioned - in France" , "Wrapped object" , "No longer fashionable" , "Outdated" , "Jaded" .)

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

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