What does the cryptic crossword clue "After short space nobleman and monarch meet (9)" mean?

The definition is "meet". The wordplay uses a deletion. EN (abbreviation="space") + COUNT (synonym="nobleman") + ER (abbreviation="monarch") = ENCOUNTER; definition: "meet" The answer is ENCOUNTER.

After short space nobleman and monarch meet (9)

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