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Soldier on a horse, or ship (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trooper

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This could be a double definition.

'soldier on a horse' is the first definition.
'trooper' can be an answer for 'soldier' (trooper is a kind of soldier). I am not sure about the 'on a horse' bit.

'ship' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for trooper that I've seen before include "ship" , "Proverbially swearing soldier" , "Cavalryman" , "He swears" , "Private soldier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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