Upholder of standards? (8)

I believe the answer is:

flagpole

'upholder of standards?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for flagpole that I've seen before include "means to raise standard" , "Ceremonial mast" , "Upholder of standards" , "Mast on which banner is hoist" , "Pin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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