What does the cryptic crossword clue "A possible Castilian naval officer keeping fit, mostly (5)" mean?

The definition is "A possible Castilian". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ABL (synonym="ABL") in PO (synonym="Petty Officer") = PABLO; definition: "A possible Castilian" The answer is PABLO.

A possible Castilian naval officer keeping fit, mostly (5)

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