What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mantel openly defends bounder (8)" mean?

The definition is "bounder". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "mANTEL OPEnly defends bounder" The answer is ANTELOPE.

Mantel openly defends bounder (8)

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