What does the cryptic crossword clue "Calm provided with fleet offering defence? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Calm". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IF (synonym="provided") in PACY (synonym="fleet") = PACIFY; definition: "Calm" The answer is PACIFY.

Calm provided with fleet offering defence? (6)

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