Richard, seen in the larger epics (4)

I believe the answer is:

gere

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'richard' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'in the larger epics' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'GERE' can be found hidden inside 'larger epics'.

'seen' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for gere that I've seen before include "US actor" , "Surname of actor" , "Richard - - (filmstar)" , "Richard - - , film star" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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