What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost hold on to fine stray (4)" mean?

The definition is "stray". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. WAIT (synonym of "hold") + F (abbreviation of "fine") [curtailing: "Almost"]; definition: "stray" The answer is WAIF.

Almost hold on to fine stray (4)

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