What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bede perhaps coming in to read a manuscript (4)" mean?

The definition is "Bede". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "bede perhaps coming in to reAD A Manuscript" The answer is ADAM.

Bede perhaps coming in to read a manuscript (4)

Independent Cryptic #11930 | 11 Across | 2025-01-03 flower