What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop quietly taking on brief quarrel (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bishop". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="quietly") + ON (literal="on") + TIFF (synonym="quarrel") = PONTIFF; definition: "Bishop" The answer is PONTIFF.

Bishop quietly taking on brief quarrel (7)

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