What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clothing accessory and linked merchandise worn by page (6)" mean?

The definition is "Clothing accessory". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TIE (synonym="TIE") + P (synonym="page") + IN (synonym="linked merchandise") = TIEPIN; definition: "Clothing accessory" The answer is TIEPIN.

Clothing accessory and linked merchandise worn by page (6)

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