What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cold, say, for which one lines cape (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cold, say,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="one") + LL (synonym="lines") + NESS (synonym="cape") = ILLNESS; definition: "Cold, say," The answer is ILLNESS.

Cold, say, for which one lines cape (7)

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