The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 41: Vulgar Latin from eminent gallant, eccentric fellow (9)

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A clue to GENTLEMAN.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.from works as extraction tool not subtraction
2.ia “From” enough to indicate deletion ?