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What bores might do to trap old regimental figure (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dragoon

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This clue might be a double definition.

'what bores might do to trap' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'old regimental figure' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for dragoon that I've seen before include "Coerce; mounted soldier" , "Force" , "bring into line" , "Coerce someone to do something against their will" , "Cavalryman; coerce (into doing something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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