What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ancient governor retaining corner in fine weather (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HOG (synonym="verb, to take all or almost all, ‘corner’") in SUN (synonym="‘fine weather’") = SHOGUN The answer is SHOGUN.

Ancient governor retaining corner in fine weather (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29574 | 22 Across | 2024-12-24 flower

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