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Once ..., twice shy, it's said (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bitten

(Other definitions for bitten that I've seen before include "Once this, twice shy they say" , "Attacked with teeth" , "Seized with the teeth" , "Stung" , "Torn by teeth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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