What does the cryptic crossword clue "Northerner has scruples crossing the river (7)" mean?

The definition is "Northerner". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OUSE (synonym="OUSE") in SCR (synonym="SCR") = SCOUSER; definition: "Northerner" The answer is SCOUSER.

Northerner has scruples crossing the river (7)

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