What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dull Conservative retains seat (7)" mean?

The definition is "Dull". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARSE (synonym="ARSE") in CON (synonym="servative") = COARSEN; definition: "Dull" The answer is COARSEN.

Dull Conservative retains seat (7)

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