What does the cryptic crossword clue "King's boring flair for language (5)" mean?

The definition is "language". The wordplay uses charade, container. R (synonym of "King's") + NOSE (synonym of "flair") [container: "boring"]; definition: "language" The answer is NORSE.

King's boring flair for language (5)

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