Cryptic crossword clue
Old man very strict — bit of a nag 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PASTERN

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What does PASTERN mean?

PASTERN noun
  1. The part of a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof.
  2. A shackle for horses while pasturing.
  3. A patten.

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