What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drop a girdle over (7)" mean?

The definition is "Drop". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + BAND (synonym of "girdle") + ON (synonym of "over") = ABANDON; definition: "Drop" The answer is ABANDON.

Drop a girdle over (7)

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