What does the cryptic crossword clue "Covering place in swell burst of extravagance (7)" mean?

The definition is "burst of extravagance". The wordplay uses charade, container. PL (synonym of "place") + SURGE (synonym of "swell") [container: "in"]; definition: "burst of extravagance" The answer is SPLURGE.

Covering place in swell burst of extravagance (7)

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