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Rugby player one seen in pantomime (9)

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I believe the answer is:

harlequin

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This could be a double definition.

'rugby player' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'one seen in pantomime' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for harlequin that I've seen before include "Brightly-coloured - Columbine's partner in pantomime" , "Pantomime character in a tight spangled costume" , "Spotted dog < with clown" , "Commedia dell'arte clown" , "Character in a diamond-patterned costume - variegated" .)

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