What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird not entirely free, first two released from cage (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PART (synonym="not entirely") + RID (synonym="free") + GE (synonym="GE") = PARTRIDGE; definition: "Bird" The answer is PARTRIDGE.

Bird not entirely free, first two released from cage (9)

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