What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack joke about old church (6)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses charade, container. PUN (synonym of "joke") + O (abbreviation of "old") + CE (abbreviation of "church") [container: "about"]; definition: "Attack" The answer is POUNCE.

Attack joke about old church (6)

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