The —, 1820 novel by Walter Scott (5)

I believe the answer is:

abbot

(Other definitions for abbot that I've seen before include "Supervisor of brothers" , "Religious leader" , "monastic leader" , "meeting Newton in Devon" , "Brother" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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