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Shaw's major character (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

barbara

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This could be a double definition.

'shaw's' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'major character' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for barbara that I've seen before include "female officer in SA" , "- Hepworth, twentieth century English sculptress" , "Major -, (G.B. Shaw)" , "girl" , "-- Hepworth, sculptor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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