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Firing
last
of
women
in
hiding
…
(7)
Firing last of women in hiding … (7)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
The definition is Firing — as in dismissing someone from their job. Take caning (a hiding, as in a good beating), then slot in the last letter of women (that's N) to get your answer.