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The birthplace of even Orlando? Port in Clare! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cradle

'the birthplace' is the definition.
('cradle' can be a synonym of 'birthplace')

'even orlando? port in clare' is the wordplay.
'even' means one should take alternating letters (even-numbered letters are used).
'port' becomes 'L' (abbreviation for L - 'port' is 'left' on a boat).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'clare' becomes 'ce' (I've seen this in other clues).
The alternating letters of 'orlando' are 'rad'.
'rad'+'l'='radl'
'radl' going inside 'ce' is 'CRADLE'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cradle that I've seen before include "Cot for a small baby" , "Baby's bed" , "early bed" , "situation far from grave" , "'When the bough breaks, the . . . . . . will fall'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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