The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MILKMAN
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The straight part
We know that "Float round person?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case float round person? = milkman.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MILKMAN mean?
MILKMAN noun- A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.