What does the cryptic crossword clue "Escort loves to accept pounds after performance (6)" mean?

The definition is "Escort". The wordplay uses charade, container. OO (synonym of "loves") + L (abbreviation of "pounds") + GIG (synonym of "performance") [container: "accept"]; definition: "Escort" The answer is GIGOLO.

Escort loves to accept pounds after performance (6)

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