What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cotton has old lady itching (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cotton". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAN (synonym="‘old lady’") + KEEN (synonym="‘itching’ – as very eager") = NANKEEN; definition: "Cotton" The answer is NANKEEN.

Cotton has old lady itching (7)

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