What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beat former limit (9)" mean?

The definition is "limit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THRESH (synonym of "Beat") + OLD (synonym of "former"); definition: "limit" The answer is THRESHOLD.

Beat former limit (9)

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