What does the cryptic crossword clue "Award most agreeable old canon set up (8)" mean?

The definition is "Award". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. BEST (synonym of "most agreeable") + O (abbreviation of "old") + LAW (synonym of "canon") [reversal: "set up"]; definition: "Award" The answer is BESTOWAL.

Award most agreeable old canon set up (8)

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